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Sport participation

Kurtis Pankow, Stewart A. Vella, Nicholas L. Holt

Reference Module in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology

Swansea University Author: Kurtis Pankow

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DOI (Published version): 10.1016/b978-0-323-96023-6.00008-7

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Millions of adolescents participate in sport programs annually across the globe. In this article, we will discuss key issues related to adolescent sport participation. First, demographic information, including inequalities related to sport participation, are discussed along with details on the organ...

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Published in: Reference Module in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology
ISBN: 9780128093245
Published: Elsevier 2024
Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-96023-6.00008-7
URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63867
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Abstract: Millions of adolescents participate in sport programs annually across the globe. In this article, we will discuss key issues related to adolescent sport participation. First, demographic information, including inequalities related to sport participation, are discussed along with details on the organization of youth sport. Then, we present how adolescents in appropriate sport environments can experience a range of positive outcomes such as improved physical health, mental health, and mental health literacy. However, inappropriate environments can contribute to poor outcomes including poor physical health outcomes, mental health challenges, and dropout from sport. We conclude by suggesting ways in which parents, coaches, administrators, and peers can all play a role in helping to create appropriate sport environments for adolescents.
Keywords: Coaches, Dropout, Enjoyment, Health, Life skills, Mental health, Mental health literacy, Positive youth development, Youth sport
College: Faculty of Science and Engineering

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