Week 6 - Youth Sport Development Flashcards
Stimulates… in areas responsible for… improving c… and enhances cp
How does youth sport impact brain function?
It stimulates growth in areas responsible for learning and memory, improves concentration, and enhances cognitive performance
Lower A & D, Higher SE and C, Improved Co & Te
Name three psychosocial benefits of youth sport
Lower rates of anxiety and depression, higher self-esteem and confidence, and improved communication and teamwork skills
AB approach enhancing S & developing P in youth, considered as PWR in C
What is Positive Youth Development (PYD)?
PYD is an asset-building approach that focuses on enhancing strengths and developing potential in all youth, considering them as partners with rights and responsibilities in their communities
Com, Con, Cha, Ca, Con
List the “5 Cs” of PYD
Competence, Confidence, Character, Caring, and Connection
Considering YDS, Conducting P in AS & Fo DA
What are three conditions for successful youth sport programs according to Fraser-Thomas et al. (2005)?
Considering youth’s developmental stages, conducting programs in appropriate settings, and fostering developmental assets
Lack of T, Fin C, Uns Inf, Lack of F, Fear of I
What are common barriers to youth sport participation in Europe?
Lack of time, financial constraints, unsuitable infrastructure, lack of friends to play with, and fear of injury
Children from more A families = more likely to P due to R, F P WS and ES
How does family affluence influence youth sport participation?
Children from more affluent families are more likely to participate due to access to resources, flexible parental work schedules, and economic security
Ra, To, Failure of P to address Cen in youth sport
What are critical issues in youth sport related to race and ethnicity?
Experiences shaped by racism, tokenism, and failure of policies to address racism’s centrality in youth sports
Focusses on In D rather than So Ch, promotes NeoL Va , Uses sports for C
What are some criticisms of PYD in sports according to Coakley (2016)?
It often focuses on individual development rather than societal change, promotes neoliberal values like individual responsibility, and uses sports to control at-risk youth
Pw for Pro varies among Or, Co and Pa
What is a major challenge of implementing PYD through sport?
There is no “one-size-fits-all” method, and pathways for promotion vary among organizations, coaches, and parents
Ensuring safe E, addressing B, Promoting In, balancing Ph & Psy & So DeN
What are important considerations when organizing youth sport programs?
Ensuring safe environments, addressing barriers, promoting inclusivity, and balancing physical, psychological, and social development needs
Maximise B, Minimise R and ensure PE for participants
Why is it critical to evaluate youth sport programs?
To maximize benefits, minimize risks, and ensure positive experiences for participants
Uk C, wants to increase FP in sport & changing A towards PA
What is “This Girl Can,” and what are its objectives?
A UK campaign aimed at increasing female participation in sports and changing attitudes toward physical activity
Prohibits S-B D in funded education
What does Title IX in the USA aim to achieve?
Prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education, ensuring equal opportunities in sports
PE and SP, improving F & O
What funding initiative in the UK supports sport in primary schools?
The PE and Sport Premium, aimed at improving sports facilities and opportunities
