Part 1 Growth, Maturation, and Physical Performance

Part 1 growth , maturation , and Physical 22/8/07 11:21 AM Page 22/8/07 11:21 AM Page 2 growth refers to measurable changes in size, phys-ique and body composition, and various systems of the body, whereas maturation refers to progresstoward the mature state. maturation is variableamong bodily systems and also in timing and tempo of progress. The processes of growth andmaturation are related, and both influence physicalperformance. Chronologic age (CA) is the common reference instudies of growth and Performance . However, thereis considerable variation in growth , maturity, andperformance status among individuals of the sameCA, especially during the pubertal years. Interrelationships among growth , maturation , andperformance during childhood and adolescence arethe focus of this chapter .

4 chapter 1 vary among specific strength tests. Sex differences in strength are consistent, although small, through childhood and the transition into adolescence.

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