ArticleJournal of athletic training2019
Sport Specialization, Club Sport Participation, Quality of Life, and Injury History Among High School Athletes.
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- Association of Mental Health, Quality of Life, and Sport Specialization Using the Wisconsin Sport Specialization Questionnaire Among Adolescent Athletes.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Profile of para athletes and characterization of sports injuries during the 2023 Paralympic School Games.International biomechanics · 2025Article
- Exploring factors influencing sustainable behaviors in undergraduate students' sports participation through model development and validation.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Early Sport Specialization in a Pediatric Population: A Rapid Review of Injury, Function, Performance, and Psychological Outcomes.Clinics and practice · 2025Review
- Determinants of Intention to Disclose Musculoskeletal Injury in Adolescent Athletes.Journal of athletic training · 2024Article
- Changes in the Health of Adolescent Athletes: A Comparison of Health Measures Collected Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of athletic training · 2021Article
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Abstract
contextMany factors can affect the injury risk and quality of life among high school athletes. Early sport specialization and club sport participation may be components to consider when assessing the injury risk and quality of life.
objectiveTo investigate patient-reported quality-of-life and injury-history measures among adolescent athletes at different sport-specialization levels and to compare these measures between those who did and those who did not report participating in club sports.
designCross-sectional study.
settingHigh school athletic facility. PATIENTS OR OTHER
participantsHigh school student athletes 13 to 18 years of age were recruited and tested during their annual preseason athletic physical examinations. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Our primary grouping variables were sport-specialization level (classified as low, moderate, or high) and club sport participation (organized sport outside of traditional school athletics). Our outcome variables were the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Pediatric Profile-37 rating, Severity Measure for Depression-Child score, and injury history.
resultsA total of 97 individuals participated (mean age = 15.2 ± 1.1 years; 38% female). Relatively similar proportions of individuals reported participating at each level of sport specialization (low = 34%, moderate = 40%, high = 26%). Forty-six (48%) participants stated they participated in club sports. No differences were evident in quality of life (
conclusionsAlthough no injury-history differences were found among the sport-specialization groups, a higher proportion of club sport athletes than nonclub sport athletes reported a history of injury. Club sports are generally seen as more competitive, and the higher number of injuries seen in this setting could be related to a higher level of play among club sport athletes.
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