The Relative Age Effect in Minor Ice Hockey: Investigating the 'Underdog Effect'
dc.contributor.author | Belgiorgio, Matthew | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-09-05T13:50:22Z | |
dc.date.available | 2014-09-05T13:50:22Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2014-09-05 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10464/5671 | |
dc.description.abstract | Abstract The Relative Age Effect (RAE), defined as a skewed birth date distribution, has been identified as a known phenomenon in minor ice hockey. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the RAE, physical measurements, and skating ability/in-game performance in forty-four youth male ice hockey players competing in the same age cohort. Physical anthropometrics, grip strength, in-game performance and skating abilities were measured. An RAE was found in the sample (χ2(3, N = 44) = 12.18, p = 0.007). Players born in the first half of the age cohort had longer leg length (F(1,42) =4.49 , p = 0.04), larger body mass (F(1,42) = 3.90, p = 0.05), and stronger grip strength (F(1,42) = 7.58, p = 0.009). Performance scores were negatively associated with grip strength (r = -.443, p = 0.003). Findings suggest that adequate skill development can help relatively younger players overcome physical maturity disadvantages. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
dc.publisher | Brock University | en_US |
dc.subject | hockey | en_US |
dc.subject | skill development | en_US |
dc.subject | athlete development | en_US |
dc.subject | relative age effect | en_US |
dc.subject | youth athletes | en_US |
dc.title | The Relative Age Effect in Minor Ice Hockey: Investigating the 'Underdog Effect' | en_US |
dc.type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation | en |
dc.degree.name | M.Sc. Applied Health Sciences | en_US |
dc.degree.level | Masters | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Applied Health Sciences Program | en_US |
dc.degree.discipline | Faculty of Applied Health Sciences | en_US |
dc.embargo.terms | None | en_US |
refterms.dateFOA | 2021-08-04T03:02:59Z |