The Influence Of Gender Stereotypes In Sports

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

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

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

* In 1970, 1/25 North American school girls participated in a school sport….in 2006, it has increased to 1/3.

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

In Bell and Morgan’s study (2000), a modified form was used to include sports-related items (e.g., “Pick the child to be on my soccer team”). It was believed that the inclusion of such activity provides a more comprehensive coverage of potential activities for primary-aged children, because sports are played both in and out of school at this age (Bell & Morgan, 2000). The present study included one additional question related to sports activity.

At the age of eight children have moved beyond what they learned in first or second grade. At these age children interact more with their peers, and can solve problems with the groups in school, they even become more physically. Child development tracker claims that by this age “Physically, this is the age when the amount of practice and play done in the earlier years begins to manifest itself in skillfulness and in what might be called "athleticism." Motor skills like throwing, catching, kicking, balancing, rolling and batting approach the mature stage and allow some youngsters to be highly successful in traditional sports like baseball, soccer and basketball. Eight-year-olds begin to understand the concept of masking emotions and can vary their use of coping strategies to deal with challenging situations. In peer interactions, they may start to engage in leadership, goal-setting, elaborate fantasy play and an assortment of interactive games”. When it comes to our children’s education we should pay attention and see the good things that can happen. Spending too much time playing video games and in tablets can affect how our children interact with their peers in school. Children at eight years old are also very creative and like to use their imagination. They use more details and realistic images in their work. By this age they are also learning to translate simple word problems into number sentences and begin to apply mathematics and logic solving problems. When would a

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

One time, when I was playing baseball, the other team was mocking us, and their parents were yelling at us. Our team ignored them and played the game. In the beginning, the other team was winning and all the other team’s parents were screaming and yelling. They continued mocking us and being jerks, but they got their fair share, or karma. The inning right after, we scored 5 runs and almost caught up. That inning, I heard the parent’s yells aimed more to their side, and not as much to our side. By the last inning we were beating the other team, and the parent’s mouths were shut, nothing out of their mouths. That shows that you have to be fair to everyone else, treat them how you want to be treated. If you don’t you may get a dose of sweet

Describing Australian boys and girls aged 5-14, the graph gives an overview of information about the preferred leisure activities.

2005 and confirmed that families with school age children were more likely to attend sporting

The difference between boys (35.5) and girls (64.5) was significant on the selection of goal to be popular. Likewise, the difference between selections of goals was significant between girls (33.3) and boys (66.7) on the option of being good in sports.

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.

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

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.