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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.
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.
Intuitively organized by appearance rather than etiology,
Lookingbill and Marks' Principles of Dermatology, 6th Edition, by
Drs. James G. Marks, Jr. and Jeffrey J. Miller, is a concise,
abundantly illustrated everyday reference for dermatologic
diagnosis and therapy. It offers expert guidance and overviews of
essential information in dermatology, including key points,
clinical pearls, differential diagnosis, and tables of first- and
second-line treatments. Superb clinical photographs, full-color
histopathology images, and corresponding cross-sectional line
diagrams provide details on cause and condition. Provides
self-assessment case reviews to test mastery of important material,
therapy options in highlighted boxes, and additional photos of
uncommon presentations at the end of each chapter. Helps you arrive
at an accurate differential diagnosis with numerous tables that
rank skin diseases according to frequency of incidence and
highlight clinical features. Features new and expanded
evidence-based treatment tables to keep you up to date with
fast-changing treatments in dermatology and guide you toward the
best treatments for your patients. Offers new coverage of common
drug eruptions, as well as the latest therapies for common,
difficult-to-treat skin disorders, such as acne, psoriasis, and
eczema. Includes a more diverse range of skin color patient images
throughout. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase.
This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the
text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of
devices.
A new English version of Rabindranath Tagore's classic Gitanjali
first published in 1912 and winner of the 1913 Nobel Prize in
Literature. These 103 poems have touched generations with their
lyrical beauty and spiritual depth. This new English version offers
the 21st Century reader access to the exquisite beauty of Tagore's
timeless classic with contemporary language that will continue to
move and inspire.
Mila Malone is the world's only Cat Detective and specializes in
"Solving the Unsolvable." This book is about the disappearance of
Dr. Merrill Merkel and Mila's efforts to find him. Mila Malone, Cat
Detective is the first of a series of stories created to entertain
and educate. The clever, engaging characters combine with themes
that illustrate problem-solving practices, goal-setting methods and
numerous other concepts and principles not taught in the
traditional education system. Each book also has a bonus section
that highlights the underlying story line, thus providing a helpful
discussion aid that may be put into action whenever you wish.
Would you like your children to grow up bilingual, even if you
aren't yet? Then speak to your kids in Spanish as you learn the
language along with them. Becoming a Bilingual Family gives
English-speaking parents the tools to start speaking Spanish with
their kids in their earliest years, when children are most
receptive to learning languages. It teaches the vocabulary and
idioms for speaking to children in Spanish and offers practical,
proven ways to create a language-learning environment at home. The
first part of the book introduces parents to many resources-books,
audio books, music, television, computer programs, childcare
workers, school, and friends-that can help you establish a home
environment conducive to the acquisition of Spanish. The second
part is a Spanish phrasebook that takes you through all the typical
activities that parents and children share, from getting up in the
morning to going to bed at night. Few, if any, other Spanish study
aids provide this much vocabulary and guidance for talking to small
children about common daily activities. The authors also include a
quick course in Spanish pronunciation and enough grammar to get a
parent started. Spanish-language resources, kids' names in Spanish,
and an easy-to-use index and glossary complete the book. Take the
Markses' advice and start talking to your kids in Spanish, even if
it's not perfect. You'll learn the language together and share the
excitement of discovering the peoples and cultures that make up the
Spanish-speaking world.
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