Youth Sports: Implementing Findings and Moving Forward with Research
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Authors
Fraser-Thomas, Jessica
Côté, Jean
Date
2016-05-31
Type
journal article
Language
en
Keyword
Youth Sport , Research
Alternative Title
Abstract
This paper reviews the literature, outlines
practical implications, and discusses future
studies in youth sport researc
h. The literature is discussed
in light of three potential
benefits of youth sport participation 1) physic
al health, 2) psycho-
social development,
and 3) motor skills acquisition. The ultimate objective of youth sport programs is to
consider all the benefits of
youth sport participation rather
than focusing on one or two at
the cost of the other(s). It is
suggested that researchers, s
port administrators, coaches, and
parents work together to promote sporting activities and programs that are more likely to
enhance children’s physical health, psychosocia
l development and lifelong recreational or
elite sport participation.