From Freshman to Final Whistle: The Physiological Journey of Collegiate Athletes
A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 90
Special Issue Editors
Interests: exercise physiology; training adaptation; metabolomics; sport science
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Dear Colleagues,
The path from freshman year to the final whistle is a captivating journey marked by continuous growth and relentless pursuit of excellence. "From Freshman to Final Whistle: The Physiological Journey of Collegiate Athletes" explores the intricate dynamics of sport performance, anthropometry, and physiology that shape both female and male student athletes' experiences. This special edition delves into how their bodies and performances transform over the course of their collegiate careers. Sport performance is at the core of this transformation, showcasing how training and competition mold raw talent into peak athletic capability. Through original investigations, case studies, and review articles, this edition examines the strategies and methodologies that drive performance improvements, from initial conditioning to advanced techniques refined over years. Exercise physiology underpins every stride, jump, and play. This special topic explores the physiological adaptations to training, nutrition, and recovery to uncover the science behind athletic performance. Topics around body composition, dose–response to training/competition, growth and development, and athletic performance are welcome.
Dr. Brendan O'Brien
Dr. Andrew Perrotta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- collegiate athletics
- sport science
- sport medicine
- load monitoring
- exercise prescription
- exercise physiology
- anthropometry
- growth and development
- sport performance
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