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Defining Training and Performance Caliber: A Participant Classification Framework
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throughout sportscience sportsmedicine literature term elite subjects might one overused illdefined terms currently common perspective terminology characterize caliber training status individual cohort paper presents 6tiered participant classification framework whereby individuals across spectrum exercise backgrounds athletic abilities classified participant classification framework uses training volume performance metrics classify participant one following tier 0 sedentary tier 1 recreationally active tier 2 traineddevelopmental tier 3 highly trainednational level tier 4 eliteinternational level tier 5 world class suggest participant classification framework used classify participants prospectively part study participant recruitment retrospectively systematic reviews andor metaanalyses discussion around participant classification framework tailored toward different sports athletes andor events occurred sportspecific examples provided additional nuances depth sport participation nationality differences gender parity within sport discussed finally chronological age reference junior masters athlete well paralympic athlete inclusion within participant classification framework also considered intention framework widely implemented systematically classify participants research featuring exercise sport performance health andor fitness outcomes going forward providing muchneeded uniformity classification practices