The Physical Changes Related Puberty Help Explain Why Adolescent Athletes

question 41

Multiple Choice

The physical changes related puberty help explain why adolescent athletes are at special risk from

• A) concussions.
• B) declining athletic performance.
• C) musculoskeletal injuries.
• D) dehydration.
• E) heat-related illness.

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Definitions:

Productivity

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Hawthorne Effects

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