Sports Development Continuum

In sport we have to take in a range of different performers, who come from various different backgrounds cultures and beliefs, each of these has its own demands and regulations for participation in sport and so it is the job of different organisations and sporting parties to overcome this, finding ways to include and allow everyone to participate in sport.

The institutional level is not just about the influence of schools; it also looks at the availability of facilities and the structure of organised sport within a community. The rules of different sports are also considered as part of an analysis of the institutional level. Sporting rules, which are determined and standardised by sports’ governing organisations, can restrict access to certain groups and individuals.

In this case study, Shawna an athletic training student evaluated an injury and made her diagnosis. Within a few days of the team returning to the university the same athlete Shawna had seen was back in the athletic training room, this time complaining of groin pain. Mary the certified athletic trainer on staff, evaluated the injury and determined that the athlete had a serious infection in his left leg. Being that Shawna is only a student and Mary is a certified AT, who do you believe is ethically responsible for missing the initial diagnosis?

Many children develop attitudes towards physical activity during sporting experiences such as carnivals, competitions and physical education classes during their schooling life. Therefore, it is recognised that schools can play a powerful and influential role in shaping the attitudes and beliefs held by children towards sport and physical activity (Oxford University Press, 2015).

A lot of parents think that sports are too hard and too physical for teens and children, but sports are,actually, the best thing that will happen to these minors. Sports are a huge influence on children and teenagers, because participating in sports can actually influence the future of young men and women of today's generation. For the children and teenagers that start to play at a young age, sports can help children develop physical skills and learn how to work as a part of a team.

A survey focused on the reason why children participated in sport was preformed on primary school students by Messrs Scott Malaxos and Nathan Wedgwood of the University of Sydney. The survey was conducted on children aged between 8 and 13, they were asked to why they participated is sport. The number one reason for taking part in sport was to compete with 83 per cent. Though, the unsurprising fact was that the second highest cause was being like sports stars with 58 per cent of the vote. Evidently AFL players are role good models because so many children look up to them for motivation in participating in

What makes champions in sport? At the end of the day, it is the moment when one stands at the top of the podium, holding up their well-deserved medals and trophies that all elite athletes strive for. Thus, experts have studied this question extensively to see which programs, or by what means, are elite athletes developed to achieve this goal. One of the many aspects to athlete development is the controversial topic of deliberate practice versus deliberate play. Deliberate practice can be defined as “any training activity (a) undertaken with the specific purpose of increasing performance, (b) requiring cognitive and/or physical effort, and (c) relevant to promoting positive skill development” (Cote et al., 2007, p. 185) On the

Youth sports have taken on a whole different identity, thus changing the sporting experience for youth athletes. Today this is what we have, “Children are playing fewer sports, and the less talented are left behind in recreational leagues with poor coaching, uneven play and the message that they aren’t good enough” (Rosenwald). Youth sports used to be much more relaxed and focused on creating an environment for kids to develop socially more than athletically. Yes, skills were still taught during practice, but not with such an intensity that exists today. Today, some youth teams take training and winning very seriously. It has become customary for kids to play on elite teams from a very young age. This creates a gap between the more talented

When kids go out for sports, they are generally interested in learning about the sport that they chose. The interest is an effect of outside forces. Whether the influence came from parents that had competed and

Character development is not something that can be gained or developed over night. Character development is the multiple life skills that an individual builds within themself throughout their lifespan. When a person develops good character in their early years of life, they will benefit in the long run because they used the life skills they gained and put them to use, becoming a successful individual in all aspects of life.

INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND: When a child actively participates in sports, they are able to learn life lessons in a fun and positive atmosphere.

Sport plays a huge role in today’s society. It contributes to one’s health and fitness, social interaction, social and motor skills, patriotism, fun and entertainment. It also stimulates the economy and tourism leading to interaction between different cultures, for example the Olympics, and sport role models. Sports clearly are an important part of cultures and societies around the world as such events as the Olympics

Many youth sports are part of community organized after-school programs. There are many different types of these programs such as T-Ball, Little League Baseball, Pop Warner Football, soccer, martial arts, cheerleading, and so forth. “There are over 40 million youth participating in organized sports, and both girls and boys have a dazzling array of choices and can play a sport year round” (Le Menestrel and Perkins 13). Communities use youth sport as an outlet to encourage social activity, a healthy lifestyle, and skill development for that particular sport. For example, “Participation in organized sports can provide opportunities for youth to learn more about specific skills and exercises associated with a particular sport” (Perkins and Noam 76). These programs offer opportunities to boost skills and connect positively with others. Without these activities, parents will have to find another developmental setting that may not give similar or beneficial outcomes as those of organized youth sport. Studies found that, “Sports

Significant place in the activities of the state youth policy takes support projects, programs, student social, educational groups, whose activities are directed to work with the school, pupils and students to create a healthy lifestyle of young people. This area also includes the content, support and assistance in technical equipment of the activities of agencies prevention of deviant behavior of youth. Unfortunately, not everyone had have the same opportunities in sport. There are many reasons why people do not take part: cultural, social, economic and educational. Let begin with the cultural. They are linked with nationalities, beliefs and religion. They determine who can engage in sports. Some religions infringe on the rights of women and deprive them of the right to be active and play sports on a par with the opposite sex. In other cases, women should wear clothing that covers the body. This is especially common in the UK where the multi-ethnicity is represented very evidently. There are plenty of sports popularized by different cultures, but because

It is obvious that parents play an important role in their children’s lives, providing physical, emotional and financial support for children from a young age (Wuerth, Lee, & Alfermann, 2004). That role extends to sport and physical activity. Sport not only allows children to become physically active but it also helps children advance socially and mentally. The relationships that children make from sport are often some of their longest lasting friendships and the strategic and competitive aspects of sport push the mental capacity of young athletes. Since most sports are picked up at a young age, parents play a vital role in the athletic development of their children simply through deciding which sports to sign their kids up for and committing to accompany them to and from activities. Some parents then choose to further extend their own role as they take on coaching or managerial positions on their children’s teams. Depending on the role they choose, parents can also have an impact on the social and relationship aspects of their child’s sport career. There is no perfect amount of parental involvement; it varies depending on the personality of the child and how the child interprets the level of involvement.