Activities, recovery and competitive schedules for the student athletes aged 14 years
| Responses from interviews and survey | |
|---|---|
| Hours' sleep | Mean 7.2 hours |
| School day | 8 hours |
| School practices in the morning | Four (two handball specific, two stabilisation/strength) |
| Team practice in the afternoon | Five different venues and usually around 19:00–21:00 |
| Average hours organised activities | 14+matches |
| Season | September–April |
| Matches | 1–2 weekends |
| Playful activities | Not mentioned in interview (Netflix) |
| Preparation of food | Must prepare approximately half of the meals themselves |
| Continue within the sport school system | Yes, all six are currently pursuing an elite career |