The Strategic Use of Sports and Fitness Activities for Promoting Psychosocial Skill Development in Childhood and Adolescence

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  • James Gavin Concordia University Department of Applied Human Sciences
  • Suzanne Lister Concordia University Department of Applied Human Sciences

Abstract

Physical activity in childhood and adolescence has shown significant declines in recent decades, while obesity rates and other related problems have soared. Promoting physical activity amidst the myriad of competing agendas for children and adolescents will be a challenge of immense proportions. By understanding some of the psychosocial dimensions of sports and fitness programs, child and youth care workers may be better able to diagnose individual needs and appropriately support personal development through physical activity. A theoretical model is offered in support of these objectives.

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2001-03-01

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Gavin, J. ., & Lister, S. (2001). The Strategic Use of Sports and Fitness Activities for Promoting Psychosocial Skill Development in Childhood and Adolescence. Journal of Child and Youth Care Work, 15, 325–343. Retrieved from http://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/317

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