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Table 1 Subject characteristics

From: Age-related differences in linear sprint in adolescent female soccer players

Groups

Age (year)

Years to /from APHV

Height (cm)

Body mass (kg)

BMI

Training practical (h·w−1)

U14

n = 20

13.1 ± 0.5*#

0.36 ± 0.58*#

154.1 ± 7.6*#

48.8 ± 7.8#

20.6 ± 2.64

 ~ 3 h (1 technical-tactical sessions + 1 physical sessions)

U16

n = 37

14.2 ± 1.6^

2.01 ± 0.98^

157.9 ± 6.8

51.8 ± 7.8

20.8 ± 2.35

 ~ 4 h (1 technical-tactical sessions + 2 physical sessions)

U18

n = 23

16.7 ± 0.6

2.74 ± 0.48

160.2 ± 6.1

56.1 ± 6.5

21.8 ± 2.07

 ~ 4 h (1 technical-tactical sessions + 2 physical sessions)

  1. Values are mean ± standard deviation. U14: Under 14 years old. APHV: age at peak height velocity; BMI: Body mass index
  2. *Significant difference (p < 0.05) between U14 versus U16 players
  3. #Significant difference (p < 0.05) between U14 versus U18 players
  4. ^Significant difference (p < 0.05) between U16 versus U18 players