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The relative age effect in elite sport: the French case
Nicolas Delorme1, Julie Boiché, Michel Raspaud
1Laboratory of Sport and Social Environment, University of Joseph Fourier, France. nicolas.delorme@ujf-grenoble.fr
Abstract:
The relative age effect (RAE) is considered a common phenomenon in elite sport. Howeven it has not been examined systematically in previous research, and the mechanisms likely to generate or to limit such an effect are little understood. This paper investigates the prevalence of the RAE in French professional championship-level players, taking into account the potential influence of gender. Among all investigated sports, no statistically significant RAE was found, except for male ice hockey. For male handball and rugby union a trend was detected, but the RAE did not appear statistically significant. In line with previous'studies, n osignificant RAEs were found in female elite sports. The results are discussed with regard to the potential mechanisms underlying RAE.
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