Best practice for youth sport / Robin S. Vealey, PhD, Miami University, Melissa A. Chase, PhD, Miami University.
Vealey, Robin S., 1954- author.; Chase, Melissa A., 1961- author.
2016
GV709.2 .V43 2016 (Mapit)
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Title Best practice for youth sport / Robin S. Vealey, PhD, Miami University, Melissa A. Chase, PhD, Miami University.
Author Vealey, Robin S., 1954- author.
ISBN 9780736066969 (hardcover)
0736066969 (hardcover)
Published Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2016]
Copyright ©2016
Language English
Description xviii, 414 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Call Number GV709.2 .V43 2016
Dewey Decimal Classification 796.083
Summary '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.
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (page 384-403) and index.
Added Author Chase, Melissa A., 1961- author.
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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.

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