Risiken für Heranwachsende bei einer frühen Spezialisierung für eine Sportart

Zusammenfassung

Ist es sinnvoll, Heranwachsende schon früh auf eine Sportart festzulegen? Sind Kinder, die sich von klein auf spezialisiert haben, die späteren Sieger? Haben sie ein höheres Verletzungsrisiko? Oder scheitern sie gar, weil sich ihr Körper schneller abnutzt? Amanda Johnson hat Antworten auf Fragen, die viele Eltern und Trainer beschäftigen.

Publication History

Article published online:
24 April 2024

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