Introduction: Several sports demand an early start into long-term athlete development (LTAD) because peak performances are achieved at a relatively young age (e.g., gymnastics). However, the challenging combination of high training volumes and academic demands may impede youth athletes' cognitive and academic performances. Thus, the aims of this study were to examine the effects of a 1-year spo...

Digital games can be used not only for fun and entertainment. The term ‘serious games’ denotes digital games serving serious purposes like education, training, advertising, research, and health. In the contribution the chances and challenges of serious games for computer science in sport will be discussed. Serious games, particularly adventure and shooter games, already play an important role i...

Coquart is with the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, University of Rouen, Rouen, France. Dufour and Garcin are with the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, University of Lille, Ronchin, France. Groslambert is with the Prevention Innovation and Sport Research Dept., University of Franche-Comté, Besancon, France. Matran is with Lille Academic Hospital, Dept. of Fu...