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Direct linkGrosse, Susan J. – Exceptional Parent, 2008
Selecting competitive sports opportunities for a child is a challenging process. Parents have to make the right choices so that their young athletes will have many years of healthy, happy, active experiences. If parents make the wrong choices, their son or daughter will have, at the very least, a few unhappy hours, and worst-case scenario, could…
Descriptors: Athletics, Social Integration, Disabilities, Physical Recreation Programs
Wilson, Dennis; And Others – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
Several strategies are outlined to improve the opportunities for children to experience various sporting activities with the goal of promoting lifelong sport participation and national success in Olympic competition. (JMF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Children, Competition, Goal Orientation
Parkhouse, Bonnie L. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
Athletic awards have taken on a twisted and perverted meaning. They have been become prizes for winning rather than recognition for a job well done. The values of self-discipline, respect for rules, teamwork, and courage should be considered achievements. (JN)
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Athletes, Athletics, Awards
Edwards, R. Wayne, Ed. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
Seven articles focusing on policies and procedures for effective sports club administration are presented. Cooney discusses clubs within total programs, Jeter relates clubs to varsity athletics. Teague analyzes administrative personnel; Maas and Lohmiller discuss local and national councils; Palmateer approaches funding; and Edwards handles travel…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Administrator Guides, Administrators, Athletics
Walsh, Edward R. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Organized recreation has become competitive and overstructured in today's society. Children are pushed into many activities where they must excel rather than simply enjoy. Recreation professionals can reexamine agency priorities to help ensure that play is satisfying for children. (DF)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education, Leisure Time
Download full textScott, M. Gladys, Ed.; And Others – 1980
The twelve papers in this volume were presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Physical Education in 1980. The topics addressed were: (1) the position of the American Academy of Physical Education on its roles and responsibilities to those involved in physical education; (2) social influences on the ancient and modern Olympic…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Competition, Exercise Physiology
Blann, Mary E. – 1983
The total development of the child can be enhanced and enriched through various activities in physical education, youth sport, and leisure pursuits. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 are eager, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and interested in physical activity, and they comprise the population served by the school physical education program…
Descriptors: Athletics, Child Development, Children, Competition
Gabert, Trent – 1981
Youth sport programs must offer children the opportunity to participate successfully and without injury, and the optimum development of each child should be the ultimate aim of all sport programs. A classification system can achieve these goals by accurate testing and placement of participants. Classification is needed because children do not grow…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Athletics, Child Development, Competition
