Author:
Vealey, Robin S., 1954-
ImprintChampaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2016]
Descriptionxviii, 414 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Note:Part I. Youth sport basics -- 1. Overview of youth sport -- 2. Evolution of youth sport -- 3. Philosophy and objectives of youth sport -- Part II. Maturation and readiness for youth sport participation -- 4. Physical growth and maturation -- 5. Readiness for learning skills and competing -- 6. Motivation and psychosocial development -- 7. Modifying sport for youth -- 8. Teaching skills to young athletes -- Part III. Intensity of participation in youth sport -- 9. Physical training and young athletes -- 10. Talent development in sport -- 11. Stress and burnout in youth sport -- 12. Injuries in youth sport -- Part IV. Social considerations in youth sport -- 13. Cultural competence in youth sport -- 14. Coaches and youth sport -- 15. Parents and youth sport -- 16. Moral and life skills development in youth sport.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 384-403) and index.
Note:'Best Practice for Youth Sport' is presented in a practical manner, with examples from current events that foster readers' interest and class discussion. The content is based on the principle of developmentally appropriate practice, which can be defined as engaging in decisions, behaviours, and policies that meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of children and youth based on their ages and maturational levels.
