youth sport Flashcards
Why is it important to study youth participation in sports?
There are large numbers of youth involved in organized sport, and participation impacts their development, social status, and overall well-being.
Approximately how many youth participants are there in New Zealand?
About 600,000 participants aged 5-18 years.
How many youth participants are there in the USA?
Approximately 45 million participants aged 6-18 years.
What do youth/children spend a lot of in youth sports?
They spend a lot of time in youth sports.
How many youth participants are there in the UK?
Approximately 8 million participants aged 5-15 years.
What is the status of sport for youth/children?
Sport is considered important and valued for youth, often rated as one of the most important activities in their lives.
What are some benefits of sport participation for youth?
Social interactions, peer pressure, parental involvement, and societal influences.
During which critical developmental period do youth participate in sports?
During puberty and overall development.
What motivates young athletes to participate in sports?
Young athletes have multifaceted motives, including improving skills, having fun, socializing, excitement, achieving success, and developing fitness.
What is the dropout rate for youth in sports?
The dropout rate is between 25% to 50%.
What is the primary reason for youth dropping out of sports?
Loss of interest, often due to engagement in other activities like sports, exercise, music, or hobbies.
What are the major contributing reasons for dropping out of sports?
Lack of free time
Little success
Little skill improvement
Boredom
Excessive pressure
Why should we consider psychological readiness for competition in youth sports?
To ensure that competition aligns with developmental understanding, emotional maturity, and the ability to cope with stress.
What is the definition of competition according to the document?
Competition is a social comparison process; young children (under 9 years) play but do not compete like adults.
At what age do children develop a full understanding of competition?
Children do not develop a full understanding of competition until approximately 10-12 years.
