Contributing to this pressure and intensity has been the ability to play the same sport year round with the introduction of more travel and AAU programs, the increase in exposure and rewards from success in sports, and the time commitment required at the highest level. All of the intensity and pressure that is put on young athletes can take away the fun and cause many kids to lose interest in the game they once loved to play. Youth sports are now able to be played yearlong. Many kids are forced to play one sport instead of multiple sports for different seasons. There are many physical risks for playing the same sport yearlong.
Children that start playing sports should be exposed to a variety of sports, rather than just focus on one throughout their whole lives. Those athletes who spend their youth only spending time on one activity aren’t allowed the same advantages as those who play a variety of sports, with one of those benefits being the development of a wide range of skills. The lack of these developments are factors of the physical, psychologic, and physiologic demands that come with intense competition and training. With that being said, it is apparent that such high-intensity training and specialization post a potential risk to young athletes. An important person to involve in a child’s life from the start of these activities is their pediatrician, who can recognize these risks, and help monitor the health of the athlete in an attempt to reduce the risks associated with high levels of intensity.
Some of those reasons were because sports are fun and competitive, because our friends played or because of the status that we gained from playing these sports. Most of us did not realize the intangibles that we would gain from playing sports and these traits would build self esteem. Things such as confidence, responsibility, and sociability are intangibles that cannot be taught but can be instilled by playing and experiencing sports at a young age. When children begin playing sports with 2 their peers they are put into situations where they begin to compete against one another, they begin to socialize, build cohesion and become a team. When a child learns to become a team player they build confidence in his/her ability execute their part.
The vast majority of our youth are involved in sports but many do not know how sports directly affect those involved. I chose this topic because sports play a major role in every child’s life. Becoming a parent is one of the hardest tasks one does in their lifetime. Deciding what things are good for your child and what things are bad for your child’s development is very nerve racking and difficult. This paper discusses both the positive and negative aspects that sports can have on a child’s development.
I would encourage Jeff to do some running in the off-season to increase both his speed and stamina. I have attached a few running drills that I think could help him in the future. It is not easy being the coach and sometimes I am faced with these tough decisions. The reality is that not everyone can make the team and unfortunately your son was one of them. If Jeff works hard on his running it would greatly improve his chances of making the team next year.
Jody Tavares Christopher Sullivan ENG-123-X2718 English Comp II December 10, 2014 Benefits to Youth Participation in Sports The majority of people begin to worry about their health in their middle ages. It’s at that time in our lives when people close to us are more likely to come down with a particular disease or a condition such as high blood pressure. Some of these are genetic but some are thought to be the result of a poor lifestyle. Therefore, developing good eating habits and a regular exercise routine as a young adult, can help carry those good habits into adulthood. One of the easiest ways to develop good habits at a young age is to participate in youth sports.
Clearly, many student athletes are very dedicated to their sport and their teams. Some are working in hopes of furthering their athletic careers, while others know this is an opportunity to participate in sports to make enduring friendships and learn valuable life sills. student athletes model integrity, respect and responsibility on and off the field. Regardless of which path a student athlete pursues, it is likely that eventually they will end up in a non-athletic career. The likelihood of making it to the professional level of athletics from college is very low, typically 1 or 2% depending on the sport.
Peer pressure. A lot of people do things because of their surroundings, ideally being their friends. If a majority of your friends play football your likely to start playing football because of the thought of you being left out. But people might grow up and yet still love football or some people leave it as it is, and pursue in another career. Gender also counts.
Few will choose to pursue athletics with the ambition required to succeed in college. This choice has several effects on them, including, but not limited to, a strong work ethic, improved health and morale, and the opportunities unique to them. In order to succeed in a sport, an athlete must be willing to focus on improving every day. The world is filled with millions trying to achieve the same dream of participating in professional sports, or even Olympic Sports. From their first practice, athletes are taught that without discipline, they will not be able to make their dreams a reality.
After all, sports should be fun, so no harm done, right? “A parent’s greatest strength - their unwavering emotional support of their child and their willingness to make sacrifices for their child’s athletic advancement - is thus also their greatest weakness.” According to: http://www.momsteam.com/team-of-experts/shane-murphy-phd/youth-sports-parenting/how-to-be-a-successful-youth-sports-parent#ixzz3KUoljylN Pushing children too hard too fast into sports if they are not ready for it, or can’t handle it can create problems with their emotional development, such as depression and anxiety. They can feel stressed about not being able to play up to your expectations. This can create problems in the bond between the children and parents as well. They can feel like you don’t listen to their needs or wants.