Can the social aspect of apps built to track fitness enhance motivation, or does it risk mental fatigue and performance anxiety? Key words: social media, fitness tracking, mental health Introduction There is no question of doubt that in today’s culture, social media platforms and fitness tracking apps come hand in hand. Athletes from all sports […]
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Development and Validation of the Wisconsin Sport Specialization Questionnaire
Key Words: Youth athlete, injury, sports This blog is based on recent research published on BJSM (1). Why is this study important? Sport participation is a common way for children and adolescents around the world to stay physically active. However, the professionalization of youth sports has led many young athletes to select a main sport […]