Chapter 4 Flashcards
How were things different for Baby-Boom kids?
more spontaneous play and more outdoor activities
What are some of the factors blamed for todays decrease in children;s activity levels?
technology. 1/3 of kids participate in physical activites
Percent of American youth are obese?
17%
Among parents, what is the greatest concern among the following: drug abuse, smoking, or childhood obesity?
childhood obesity. Parents are beginning to outlive their kids
What kind of play experiences can children learn from?
imitation, experimentation, construction, representation, and dramization
NASPE suggests at least how much structured physical play per day?
60 minutes
What does the “New Game” movement encourage and where is it used?
promotes participation for everyone, little equipment and low expense, not oriented to spectators
When did youth sports begin?
early 1900s
Why have many of the original supervisors of youth sports recreation professionals and PE teachers withdrawn from sports programs?
excessive training
Youth sports results in how many injuries per year?
50%, mainly overuse injuries
Do youths in one sports or multiple sports have more injuries?
one sport
What percentage of group sports injuries occur during practice?
62%
What youth sports tend to have the more severe injuries?
gymnastics and swimming
What type of sport does the Mayo Clinic recommend for toddlers and pre-schoolers?
none, only unstructured free play
