Pros of Children Playing Sports
Sports may contribute to lower symptoms of what two psychological disorders?
Anxiety & Depression
Burnout
A goal of high school sports that may be important for an athlete is to prepare for higher-level game play.
Specializing
Co-ed Sport
How old are elementary-aged children?
11 and younger
Sports may help to reduce a child being "____", Meaning lonely and distant from the group
Withdrawn
Harm to the body that may result in being unable to participate in sport
Injury
Support from this person can help a high school athlete with psychological struggles
Coaching support
a hormonal change all people go through that may lead to anxiety in sport
Puberty
A goal of sports for elementary-aged children. enjoyment, happiness, excitement
Fun
May improve how children interact with each other
Social skills
Something a coach may do to athletes. It may be psychological, physical, emotional, sexual, or verbal
Coach Abuse
A technique that may be helpful for combatting psychological struggles in high school athletes. This technique is a small script that helps to combat self-esteem and confidence issues
thought stopping script
A repeated aggressive behavior where one person (or group of people) in a position of power deliberately intimidates, abuses, or coerces an individual with the intention to hurt that person physically or emotionally.
Bullying
A game where winning is NOT the goal
Cooperative game
Improving the proprioception skills of a child
Coordination
Greater stress/ pressure than typical may be due to internal or external factors
high- pressure
A goal of high school sports that relates to an athlete's future
Collegiate or professional preparation
A grid commonly used to help with focus
Concentration grid
It is a good idea for children in this age group to not do what?
Improving overall health of a child
Health benefit
The obsessive condition of constantly wanting to be perfect
Perfectionism
A tool that may be used as a strategy for High school athletes. This tool focuses on deep focus and visualization
Imagery
An activity that may be beneficial to help create unity within the team
Team bonding
These people play a major role in this age groups athletic experience
Parents