The table illustates the proportion of young British boys in two different groups of age taking part in 5 sports in 2010.
Overall, activities with balls were more attractive to boys aged from 6 to 11. Meanwhile, the two groups shared the same preference towards swimming.
In 2010, both two groups of boys were most interested in football. While 87% of boys who were between 6 and 11 played football, 78% of boys from 12 to 16 spent time in this sport. Meanwhile, the percentage of the younger group participating in basketball was 35% and this firgue for the other group was lower, at 25%. Besides, 45% of 6-to-11-year-old boys were fond of cricket, compared to 34% of 12-to-16-year-old boys.
Only around one fifth of school boys were involved in rugby
The implementation portion of the Riordan project could in fact, prove to be one of the most challenging parts. However, this could be the part that is worth all of the effort. There will have to be a team of experienced developers in various different Information Technology fields to see the implementation portion stage through to completion; this cannot be known as a “one-man show.” Several of the departments within the Riordan organization will have to be given priorities when it comes to implementing the new human resource management system. Since this type of system has been deemed automated and is on an Information Technology platform, the
i. In the article “ The Impact of Sports on Adolescent Development” published in Forum on Public Policy in 2013, D.C Jack conducted a study that found
Also through the credible sources that come from more than credible newspapers one can see that the statistics are real and that the outcome of playing such sports is a serious issue and one that must not be taken lightly. So when one's son or daughter wants to play a contact sport, simply direct them to the library and watch them have a fulfilling life, a life that will not be filled with injuries and the threat of
At school, peers can change adolescents’ attitudes about a sport that was previously enjoyed. Even students who are talented at a particular sport may quit it because
In To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee chooses to narrate the book from the perspective of Scout, who is a child. One of the themes of the book is growing up, and questioning the ways of the people in Maycomb. Scout always thought that the people in Maycomb were the best until she started to realize that a lot of them were very racist when the trial gets closer. Because she is a kid, her opinions can change more easily than those of an adult. Because she hasn’t known the people in Maycomb for as long as the adults, she can more easily accept that they have bad views, while people who have known them for a while would deny that because they’ve always thought they were a good person.
* In 1970, 1/25 North American school girls participated in a school sport….in 2006, it has increased to 1/3.
Describing Australian boys and girls aged 5-14, the graph gives an overview of information about the preferred leisure activities.
After school activities may be a pleasure to partake in, sports may also take up the studying time needed for classes and upcoming tests.” While sports do have many benefits- providing exercises, lessons in perseverance, school spirit, and just plain fun- the emphasis has gone too far” (Ripley 10). “ The high school has sealed off the science labs, which were infested with mold, yet the still had football, basketball, volleyball, track, tennis, cheerleading, and baseball teams” (Ripley 11). The data given is influenced by Amanda comparing the two events and saying that sports are
The highest rate of sports related injuries for the youth is between the years of 5 to 14 years of age. As many as 20 percent of children who play sports get hurt, and about 25 percent of their injuries are classified as serious. As of now football is the number one sport that has the most injuries with the youth reported, with basketball falling in second behind it. Sprains, strains, fractures, and concussions are the most common injury between the age of 6-19 years old.
When most kids play for typical leagues whether they are fun leagues or competitive leagues injuries can happen. The injury rate is slightly higher then children with sedentary lifestyles. Studies have shown that children that are not exposed to sports are less likely to play them later in their adolescence. This country has a growing epidemic of overweight youth. Children subconsciously about fitness in a fun manner. Active kids typically remain active throughout their life
Statsky specifies that sports played from six to twelve years of age could have long-term negative and degrading effects in terms of health and the interest and attitude towards the sport for the child as both a player and a fan. Statsky states many reasons for her opinion, which include the risk for physical and psychological harm, and parents who are more worried about their child winning rather than participating in the game. In my opinion, I agree with the argument made by the author that competitive sports encourage children to engage in physical actions. Some of the sports activities are most thrilling and energetic. Players, driven by the desire to win are likely to act in a careless way causing physical injuries. Hence, young children are at great risk of sustaining injuries in the course of competitive sports. Though in football injuries are common, instances of injuries for 12 year olds are severe since the body structure of these children has not developed fully. Competitive sports have two results, either a loser or a
Last year during summer, I played two sports: basketball and baseball. They are both intriguing sports to play with your friends. These sports require a lot of skills to play. Indeed, these sports are some of the best sports you can play that are very enjoyable, and is are America’s pastime. Both Basketball and Baseball are similar in many ways.
Espn survey asked about the positive effects of playing sports has on their children and the results were, physical health 88%, giving children something to do 83%, teaching discipline and dedication 81%, teaching how to get along with others 78%.(“Bruce Kelly”) These are mind blowing percentages that show that sports are helping kids in so many categories. Based on these numbers, the message is obviously getting across that organized sports are keeping kids out of trouble and teaching them everyday lessons. Therefore, teenagers and adults that participate in organized youth sports as children benefit from them because it encourages a healthy lifestyle, better communication skills, and future occupational skills.
Playing sports may help children develop new friends. Some people against youth sports might say that if a child is not that great at a sport, he will have to sit out and not get a chance to play. Only in adult sports athletes don’t get to participate. In youth sports, every athlete is required playing time. Although I believe that sports help children develop friends. Participating in sports has helped children make friends by 87% (Doc 1). Playing sports provides pleasure for children and gives them an opportunity to meet new people and acquire new friendships. Children playing sports find it a lot easier to make friends rather than children not involved in sports.
Youth sport specialization has been seen as a moral issue in society for some time now. According to a study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences, “young athletes who competed in three sports at are 11, 13, and 15 were significantly more likely to compete at an elite national level in their preferred sport than those who specialized” (Reed, 1). Secondly, from an article published in 2012 by the Journal of Sports Science, “young male athletes who participated in multiple sports were found to be more physically fit, have better gross motor coordination, more explosive