Philippe Vacher

Adolescent elite swimmers’ self-esteem and emotional states: Benefits of organized leisure-time activities

This study examined whether an Organized Leisure-Time Activities program (OLT3A) strengthens self-esteem and emotional states in elite adolescent swimmers. Twenty-five national-level swimmers (Mage = 14.44 ± 1.23 y) were randomized to a six-week OLT3A intervention or a waiting-li...