Magazine References

May – Jun 2026

Pg 6-7 Physical literacy: The bedrock of youth athletic development

References
  1. Lloyd, R.S. & Oliver, J.L., 2012. The youth physical development model: A new approach to long-term athletic development. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 34(3), pp.61-72.
  2. Deli, E., Bakle, I. & Zachopoulou, E., 2006. Implementing intervention movement programs for kindergarten children. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 4(1), pp.5-18.
  3. Myer, G.D., Jayanthi, N., DiFiori, J.P., Faigenbaum, A.D., Kiefer, A.W., Logerstedt, D., & Micheli, L.J., 2016. Sports specialization, part II: alternative solutions to early sport specialization in youth athletes. Sports Health, 8(1), pp.65-73.
  4. Güllich, A., Macnamara, B.N. & Hambrick, D.Z., 2022. What makes a champion? Early multidisciplinary practice, not early specialization, predicts world-class performance. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 17(1), pp.6-29.
  5. Smith, A.D., Alleyne, J.M., Pitsiladis, Y., Schneider, C., Kenihan, M., Constantinou, D., & Webborn, N., 2017. Early sports specialization: an international perspective. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 16(6), pp.439-442.
  6. Mosher, A., Till, K., Fraser-Thomas, J. & Baker, J., 2022. Revisiting early sport specialization: what’s the problem? Sports Health, 14(1), pp.13-19.
  7. Pichardo, A.W., Oliver, J.L., Harrison, C.B., Maulder, P.S. & Lloyd, R.S., 2018. Integrating models of long-term athletic development to maximize the physical development of youth. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 13(6), pp.1189-1199.
  8. Harrison, C.B., Gill, N.D., Kinugasa, T. & Kilding, A.E., 2015. Development of aerobic fitness in young team sport athletes. Sports Medicine, 45, pp.969-983.
  9. Gottfredson, D.C., Gottfredson, G.D. & Weisman, S.A., 2001. The timing of delinquent behavior and its implications for after‐school programs. Criminology & Public Policy, 1(1), pp.61-86.
  10. Jewett, R., Sabiston, C.M., Brunet, J., O’Loughlin, E.K., Scarapicchia, T., O’Loughlin, J., 2014. School sport participation during adolescence and mental health in early adulthood. Journal of Adolescent Health, 55(5), pp.640-644.
  11. Levy, S., Weiss, R., Sherritt, L., Ziemnik, R., Spalding, A., Van Hook, S. & Shrier, L.A., 2014. An electronic screen for triaging adolescent substance use by risk levels. JAMA Pediatrics, 168(9), pp.822-828.
  12. Johnston, J., Harwood, C. & Minniti, A.M., 2013. Positive youth development in swimming: Clarification and consensus of key psychosocial assets. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 25(4), pp.392-411.
  13. Till, K., Bruce, A., Green, T., Morris, S.J., Boret, S. & Bishop, C.J., 2022. Strength and conditioning in schools: a strategy to optimise health, fitness and physical activity in youths. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56(9), pp.479-480.
  14. Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., Faigenbaum, A.D., Howard, R., Croix, M.B., Williams, C.A., Best, T.M., Alvar, B.A., Micheli, L.J., Thomas, D.P. & Hatfield, D.L., 2015. Long-term athletic development-part 1: a pathway for all youth. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 29(5), pp.1439-1450.
  15. Côté, J. & Fraser-Thomas, J., 2007. Play, practice, and athlete development. In Developing Sport Expertise, pp.39-50. Routledge.
  16. Borato, L.A., Whatman, C., Walters, S. & Read, P., 2025. What do we know (and not know) about adolescent awkwardness in youth sports? A narrative review. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 20(5), pp.2257-2267.
  17. Quatman-Yates, C.C., Quatman, C.E., Meszaros, A.J., Paterno, M.V. & Hewett, T.E., 2012. A systematic review of sensorimotor function during adolescence: a developmental stage of increased motor awkwardness?. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 46(9), pp.649-655.
  18. Wachholz, F., Tiribello, F., Mohr, M., van Andel, S. & Federolf, P., 2020. Adolescent awkwardness: Alterations in temporal control characteristics of posture with maturation and the relation to movement exploration. Brain Sciences, 10(4), p.216.

Pg 8-11 Digestive health

References
  1. Vos, M., et al., 2022. Gut microbiome and health: mechanistic insights. Gut, 71(5), pp.1020-1032.
  2. Van Hul, M., et al., 2024. What defines a healthy gut microbiome? Gut, 73(11), pp.1893-1908.
  3. Gut Health Doctor, 2024. What is a healthy gut quiz. Available at: https://theguthealthdoctor.com/gut-health-quiz [Accessed 16 April 2026].
  4. British Dietetics Association, 2024. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Available at: https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/irritable-bowel-syndrome-diet.html [Accessed 16 April 2026].
  5. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, 2017. Irritable bowel syndrome in adults. Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome in primary care. Clinical guideline 61 Update 2017. Available at: http://www.nice.org.uk/Guidance/CG61 [Accessed 16 April 2026].
  6. Velasco-Aburto, M., et al., 2025. Nutritional approach to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: A narrative review. Nutrients, 17(1410), pp.1-11.
  7. Examine.com, 2024. Candidiasis. Available at: https://examine.com/conditions/intestinal-candidiasis/ [Accessed 16 April 2026].
  8. British Dietetic Association, 2024. Food allergies vs. food intolerance. Available at: https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/food-allergy-food-intolerance.html [Accessed 16 April 2026].
  9. Zingone, F., et al., 2023. Myths and facts about food intolerance: A narrative review. Nutrients, 15(23), pp.4969.

Pg 12-13 The science of squatting // Part two: Foot positioning, individual
biomechanics and practical application

References
  1. Ninos, J., et al., 1997. Electromyographical analysis of the squat performed in self-selected lower extremity neutral rotation and 30 degrees of lower extremity turn-out from the self-selected neutral position. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 25(5), pp.307-315.
  2. Wytch, R., 1991. Biomechanics of foot and ankle injuries. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 25(2), pp.98-102.
  3. Williams, M., 1980. Biomechanical factors in spinal injuries. Journal of Biomechanics, 13(3), pp.277-288.
  4. Fortenbaugh, D., et al., 2003. The effects of weightlifting shoes on squat kinematics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17(4), pp.629-633.
  5. McBride, J.M., et al., 2006. Isometric squat force output and muscle activity in stable and unstable conditions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 20(4), pp.915-918.
  6. McCaw, S.T., et al., 1991. Biomechanical implications of a mild leg length discrepancy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 25(1), pp.10-13.
  7. McCurdy, K. & Langford, G., 2005. Comparison of unilateral squat strength between the dominant and non-dominant leg in men and women. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 4(2), pp.153-159.
  8. Murray, D.W., et al., 2001. Pelvic femoral rhythm during unilateral hip flexion in standing. Clinical Biomechanics, 16(7), pp.611-613.
  9. McGill, S.M., et al., 1996. Appropriately placed surface EMG electrodes reflect deep muscle activity in the lumbar spine. Journal of Biomechanics, 29(11), pp.1503-1507.
  10. McGill, S.M., et al., 2009. A comparison of ultrasound and EMG measures of force of activation to examine the mechanics of abdominal wall contraction. Clinical Biomechanics, 24(2), pp.278-283.
  11. Schoenfeld, B. & Williams, M., 2012. Are deep squats a safe viable exercise? Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(2), pp.34-38.
  12. Wilke, H.J., et al., 1996. A comparison of tibiofemoral joint forces and electromyographical activity during open and closed kinetic chain exercises. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 24(4), pp.518-527.
  13. McLean, S.G., et al., 2005. Evaluation of a two-dimensional analysis method as a screening and evaluation tool for ACL injury. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(6), pp.355-362.
  14. Zernicke, R.F., et al., 1977. Human patella tendon rupture. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery – American Volume, 59(2), pp.179-183.

Pg 20-21 When motivation isn’t the problem

References
  1. Porges, S.W., 2011. The polyvagal theory: neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication and self-regulation. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
  2. van der Kolk, B., 2014. The body keeps the score: brain, mind and body in the healing of trauma. New York: Penguin Books.
  3. Levine, P.A., 1997. Waking the tiger: healing trauma. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.

Pg 26-29 The Mental Side of Chronic Pain

References
  1. Duhigg, C., 2012. The Power of Habit. New York: Random House.
  2. Thernstrom, M., 2010. The Pain Chronicles. New York: Picador.
  3. Clear, J., 2018. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery.
  4. Hanna, T., 1988. Somatics. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books.
  5. Myers, T.W., 2008. Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists (2nd ed.). New York: Churchill Livingstone.
  6. Price, J. & Bratcher, M., 2019. The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist Program (2nd ed.). The BioMechanics Press.
  7. Butler, D.S. & Moseley, G.L., 2013. Explain Pain. Noigroup Publications.
  8. Berdik, C., 2012. Mind Over Mind: The Surprising Power of Expectations. New York: Penguin.
  9. Harker, M., 2005. Health and Healing. New Zealand: Wings of Waitaha Books.
  10. McGonigal, K., 2015. The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It. Avery.
  11. Price, J., 2013. The Amazing Tennis Ball Back Pain Cure. The BioMechanics Press.
  12. Rolf, I.P., 1989. Rolfing: Reestablishing the Natural Alignment and Structural Integration of the Human Body for Vitality and Well-Being (revised ed.). Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press.
  13. Rankin, L., 2013. Mind Over Medicine. Carlsbad, CA: Hayhouse.