Youth Sport & Physical Culture Flashcards
Prolympism
Describes a global sport monoculture focused on victory.
Emphasizes professional status, Olympic gold, and world records.
Ideological Nature of Prolympism:
Elitist and achievement-oriented.
Prioritizes rationalized outcomes over participation benefits.
Defining “The Child”
Socially constructed concepts of childhood and youth.
Influenced by historical, geographical, social, and cultural contexts.
How do you think the prolympic model of youth sports affects young athletes’ experiences and aspirations?
goals
pressure
too much pressure leads to hating the sport
making a big deal out of a game that has little impact
Definition of Socialization:
Process by which children adapt to and internalize society.
Involves agents of socialization: family, peers, teachers, coaches.
Alternative Views youth sport and socialization::
Children as active agents in shaping their social worlds.
Interpretive reproduction: children contributing to cultural production and change.
Positive Influences of socialization
Enhances health.
Teaches valuable lessons about citizenship, commitment, and teamwork.
Critical Perspectives of youth sport and socialization:
Sport is not always experienced positively.
Issues of social exclusion and prejudice.
How do critical perspectives on socialization challenge the traditional view of sports as a universally positive experience for all young people?
no, not universally postivie
people have different experiences and needs wants.
Levels of Participation:
Millions of Canadian children participate in organized sports annually.
Common sports: soccer, swimming, ice hockey, basketball.
Survey Data:
2010-2011 survey: ~75% of Canadian youth aged 5-17 participated in organized sport.
Participation declines with age: ~50% of youth aged 15-19 participate regularly.
Influencing Factors on Youth Sport Participation
Parental education and income.
Physically active parents.
Urban vs. rural location.
Participation Demographics:
Boys participate more than girls (81% vs. 70%).
Lower participation among children of recent immigrants.
Household income impact: 58% (less than $40,000) vs. 85% (more than $80,000).
Policies, Recommendations, and Guidelines About Young People
ParticipACTION Report Card:
Comprehensive assessment of child and youth physical activity in Canada.
2016 introduced the Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines.
Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines:
Recommend 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) daily.
Include recommendations for sleep and screen time.
Inconsistencies in Guidelines:
Different age ranges used in various reports.
Impact on statistics and policy decisions.
How do inconsistencies in age definitions within guidelines and reports impact the effectiveness of policies aimed at improving youth physical activity levels?
impact funding, resources,
fix age definition
Physical Literacy:
Definition: Motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.
Emphasis on skill development and enjoyment.
Importance
Promotes lifelong physical activity.
Encourages overall well-being and health.
Digital Health Technologies: Definition and impact
Definition: Technologies such as wearables and fitness trackers designed to monitor and track health metrics.
Examples: Smartwatches, fitness apps.
Impact:
Gamification of physical activity.
Encourages engagement and participation.
High Dropout Rates:
Nearly 70% of youth drop out of organized sports by age 13.
Common reasons: Lack of enjoyment, pressure to perform, time constraints.
Influencing Factors:
Coaching quality and relationship.
Financial constraints and rising fees.
Single-sport specialization leading to burnout and overuse injuries.
Consequences of Dropout:
Physical health impacts: Reduced physical activity.
Mental health impacts: Loss of social connections, increased stress.
Strategies to Reduce Dropout:
Promote multi-sport participation.
Focus on fun and enjoyment.
Provide affordable and accessible programs.
“Alternative” Youth sport definition and benefits
Alternative sports: Relatively unstructured and participant-controlled activities.
Examples: Skateboarding, parkour, surfing.
Benefits
Foster creativity and self-expression.
Provide more inclusive and democratized spaces.
Encourage resistance to mainstream sporting practices.
Role of Parents and Coaches:
Parents provide support and motivation.
Coaches teach skills and foster teamwork.
Positive and Negative Influences:
Positive: Encouragement, skill development, character building.
Negative: Excessive pressure, abusive behavior.
Ethics and Fair Play:
Importance of ethical behavior.
Codes of conduct and training programs
Summary of Key Points: Youth Sport & Physical Culture
Dual nature of youth sport: Positive and negative experiences.
Impact of prolympism and social constructs on youth sport.
Importance of physical literacy and digital health technologies.
High dropout rates and strategies to mitigate them.
Role of alternative sports, parents, coaches, and ethics.
What is prolympism, and how does it influence youth sports?
A global sport monoculture emphasizing elite achievement and victory.
What demographic trend is observed regarding gender and youth sports participation in Canada?
Boys participate at higher rates than girls.
