Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport Flashcards
What % of Canadian youth (5 to 14) take part in organized sport ?
50%
What is PYD and what kind of youth does it help develop ?
Positive Youth Development
Youth that give back to the community
2 things that sport’s provide for Canadian youth
enjoyment and concentration
This leads to developing initiative and positive life skills
The three P’s of sport involvement
- Participation- providing youth with the chance to be physically active to enhance health
- Personal Development- learning life skills
- Performance of motor skills
What are developmental assets ?
the “building blocks” for human development
What are external assets?
made up of support, empowerment, boundaries and expectations
What are internal assets ?
commitment toward learning, positive values, social competencies, positive identity
What are the two categories of constructive activities and initiatives
- Relaxed leisure activities
2. Constructive leisure activities
Define relaxed leisure activities
activities that are fun and require minimal effort
Define Constructive leisure activities
still enjoyable but require sustained effort
What is initiative?
refers to the core quality of positive physical, psychological and social development in children
Three factors of initiatives
- Intrinsically motivated
- Concentrated attention toward different goals
- Occurs over and extended period of time
What are the 5 C’s of positive youth development
- Competence
- Character
- Connection
- Confidence
5 Caring/Compassion
List 3 youth sport program activities:
Deliberate play
Deliberate practice
Early specialization
What is deliberate play ?
Play designed to maximize enjoyment