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Review
. 2011 Winter;44(4):999-1002.
doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-999.

Review of sports performance research with youth, collegiate, and elite athletes

James K Luiselli  1 , Kathryn E Woods, Derek D Reed
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Review

Review of sports performance research with youth, collegiate, and elite athletes

James K Luiselli et al. J Appl Behav Anal. 2011 Winter.

Abstract

This brief review summarizes translational and intervention research in the area of sports performance. We describe studies with youth, collegiate, and elite athletes; identify recent trends; and propose recommendations for future research.

Keywords: applied behavior analysis; athletic skills; sports performance.

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