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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Knowledge of endocrine responses to exercise and training in young athletes has significantly improved.
  • This includes understanding growth factors, hormonal assessment of training intensity, and the impact of sports on growth and reproduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight advancements in understanding endocrine responses to exercise in pediatric athletes.
  • To identify existing scientific gaps in translating this knowledge into practical applications for young athletes and coaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on endocrine responses to exercise in children and adolescents.
  • Analysis of current applications and limitations in translating laboratory findings to real-world sports settings.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress has been made in understanding exercise-associated hormonal changes and their effects.
  • Major gaps persist in translating research findings to practical training strategies and utilizing genetic endocrinology.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and real-life training for young athletes.
  • The application of genetic endocrinology in sports selection and performance prediction requires further investigation.