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Youth Sports

Youth Sports. Youth Sport Participation. The National Council on Youth Sports estimates that as many as 60 million (p.237) American youths participate in at least one organized sport. This equals 65% of youth. An estimated 3-7.5 million volunteer youth sport coaches.

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Youth Sports

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  1. Youth Sports

  2. Youth Sport Participation • The National Council on Youth Sports estimates that as many as 60 million (p.237) American youths participate in at least one organized sport. This equals 65% of youth. • An estimated 3-7.5 million volunteer youth sport coaches.

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1999) • Despite the involvement in sport Almost half of America’s youth do not take part in regular vigorous exercise • 14% of youth report no physical activity • 19% of high school students get the recommended level of physical activity

  4. Three Important Areas • Physical Development • Psychological Development • Social Development

  5. Physical • Overuse injuries • Caused by repeated stresses on joints and muscles • Gymnastics wrist • Swimmer’s shoulder • Pitcher’s elbow

  6. Epiphyseal Injury • Bone growth takes place through primary ossification in the bone center and secondary ossification at the end of the bone. In adolescence the two loci for growth fuse, and the bone is fully developed. Injury at the epiphysis is serious because of the risk of permanent disability

  7. Psychological • What examples were presented in the videos that would lead to psychological dysfunctions?

  8. Social • What examples in the video illustrate the dysfunctions in youth sport to social development?

  9. Eusfunctions • Good sportsmanship • Development of cooperative behavior • Acceptance of all persons regardless of race, creed, and origin • Leadership and follower ship • Self discipline • Provides avenues for social acquaintances • Fitness and skill development

  10. Dysfunctions • Ego-centered athletes: inflated ideas • Winning at all costs • False values: overemphasis on athletics • Harmful pressures

  11. Dworkin, Larsen, and Hansen (2003) Study • High School students involved in sport: Participants viewed the activity as contributing to goal setting, time management, and emotional control

  12. Seefeldt, Ewing, & Walk (1992) • Survey of 8000 youth The reasons for participation: • To have fun • To do something I am good at • To stay in shape • To learn new or improve my skills • To play as part of a team

  13. Disengagement • No longer interested in the sport • It was no longer fun • The coach played favorites/was a poor teacher • Wanting to participate in other activities

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