Relative age effects (RAEs) refer to the participation, selection,
and attainment inequalities in the immediate, short-term, and
long-term in sports. Indeed, dozens of studies have identified RAEs
across male and female sporting contexts. Despite its widespread
prevalence, there is a paucity in the empirical research and
practical application of strategies specifically designed to
moderate RAEs. Thus, the purpose of this book is to situate RAEs in
the context of youth sport structures, lay foundational knowledge
concerning the mechanisms that underpin RAEs, and offer alternative
group banding strategies aimed at moderating RAEs. In order to
enhance our knowledge on birth advantages and RAEs to create more
appropriate settings, key stakeholders, such as coaches,
practitioners, administrators, policy makers, and researchers, are
required to understand the possible influence of and interaction
between birthplace, engagement in activities, ethnicity, genetic
profile, parents, socioeconomic status, and relative age. Thus, in
addition to RAEs and alternative group banding strategies, Birth
Advantages and Relative Age Effects in Sport also examines the role
of additional birth advantages and socio-environmental factors that
young athletes may experience in organized youth sport. Drawing
from both empirical research and practical examples, this book
comprises three parts: (a) organizational structures, (b) group
banding strategies, and (c) socio-environmental factors. Overall,
this book broadens our understanding of the methodological,
contextual, and practical considerations within organizational
structures in sport to create more appropriate settings, and strive
to make positive, impactful change to lived youth sport
experiences. This book will be of vital reading to academics,
researchers, and key stakeholders of sports coaching, athlete
development, and youth sport, as well as other related disciplines.
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