The Adolescent Growth Spurt
Patterns of Growth and Assessment
The adolescent growth spurt is a very dynamic period characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes, which can impact fitness, sports performance, injury risk, and overall health.
This 18-min lecture provides insight into the pattern of physical growth during adolescence highlighting key events and assessment methods.
What You'll Learn
Calculation of growth rates
Pattern of growth rates during childhood and adolescence
Key events of the adolescent growth spurt in boys and girls
Variation in the timing and tempo of adolescent growth
The Maturity Offset and prediction of age at peak height velocity
The Khamis-Roche method of predicting adult stature