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Annals of Human Biology Volume 47, 2020 - Issue 4: Special issue: Human Biology of Physical Activity. Guest editors: Lauren B. Sherar and Sean P. Cumming
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Growth, maturation and youth sports: issues and practical solutions

Joey C. Eisenmanna Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kevin Tilla Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UKORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9686-0536
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James Bakerb Department of Sport Science and Coaching, Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar
Pages 324-327 | Received 24 Feb 2020, Accepted 01 Apr 2020, Published online: 30 Sep 2020

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