Chapter 5

Question 1

How does the leisure of high school males and females differ?

Answer 1

Males have more time in the computer, sports/ exercise, and watching tv.

Females spend more time socializing. Have less leisure than males

Question 2

What more the sources for sports for adolescents?

Answer 2

Schools. Clubs. Church groups. YMCA’s. Youth leagues with national affiliations. Adult service clubs (Community recreation programs. Special olympics)

Question 3

What percentage of high school students play a sport?

Answer 3

55.5%

Question 4

Is girl participation in high school rising?

Answer 4

Yes. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport for girls

Question 5

Who tends to perform better in school, athletes or non-athletes?

Answer 5

Athletes. They miss fewer days of schools, have lower dropout rate. Female athletes are more likely to eventually graduate from college

Question 6

What’re some other benefits of high school sport participation?

Answer 6

Improved skills development, fitness, and self-esteem

Question 7

What’re some of the negative aspects of high school sports?

Answer 7

Potential exploitation of young athletes. High injury risks. Emphasis on winning at all costs. Long and grueling practices. Sports over studies. Sports over social life. Sports over other opportunities.

Question 8

What is more important to participants in junior high school sports, winning or sportsmanship?

Answer 8

Sportsmanship

Question 9

What is more important to participants in high school sports, winning or sportsmanship?

Answer 9

Winning

Question 10

What’re some common stressors of high school athletes?

Answer 10

Meeting self-expectations. Meeting expectations of coaches/parents. Important competition worries, starting and playing time. Frustration with teammates. Coach criticism and feedback. Injury and its consequences

Question 11

Can adolescents benefit from unstructured sports programs and intramurals?

Answer 11

Yes. Many prefer it

Question 12

What was the most popular leisure activity of 15-19 year old?

Answer 12

Tv

Question 13

5 Themes of Adolescent Development

Answer 13

1. Young people, their parents, and other adults want youth programs
2. Young people value and want opportunities to build their personal and social skills
3. Young people and adult alumni value their participation in youth programs
4. Participation is especially appreciated by minority youth and single-parent families
5. These programs can promote positive behavior and reduce high-risk behavior

Question 14

Who should be involved in the planning process for youth programs?

Answer 14

Youths

Question 15

How many kids participate in sports?

Answer 15

7.6 million