As a clinical psychologist who works with athletes, I'm often asked to give talks to groups of parents, teachers, and coaches about
healthy youth sport participation.
Whether or
not youth sport participation can effectively prevent overweight and obesity depends upon energy balance, a function of calorie consumption and physical activity.
Social media has made youth sports accessible to almost everyone and the benefits
of youth sport participation in a healthy scenario tremendously outweigh the detriments.
The report includes the most
recent youth sports participation data and coaching metrics from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association; exclusive analysis of 40 + key developments from the past year; and grades in each of Project Play's eight «plays» or areas of shared opportunity.
We will help them to be good citizens of the game and community, healthy and fit, while fostering inclusive, sustainable, healthy, safe and
enjoyable youth sports participation and optimal athletic performance and achievement.
While there is great value in learning from the experts on healthy and
sustainable youth sports participation, it is also vital to hear from those closest to the game — that is, the youth athletes and the coaches who work with them every day.
To better understand the relationship
between youth sport participation and obesity prevention, we systematically reviewed the existing research on the association between sport participation and body weight, plus two major determinants of obesity, physical activity, and dietary intake.
The popular sports broadcaster reaped the benefits of
her youth sports participation.
Through this strategic partnership, Sinclair and YSA will develop and implement a broad, creative social media, marketing and advocacy strategy that can be a catalyst for making measurable change for our youth through encouraging more sustainable and healthy athletic development and
youth sports participation that will ultimately make sports healthier, safer and more enjoyable for our youth.
However, the rise in
youth sports participation has caused an increase in sports - and recreation - related injuries among children.