Do you think organized sports are good for kids' development in middle childhood? by Alexandria Viegut https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga en-us 2025-10-20 02:38:21 UTC 2025-10-21 18:20:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/26bd.svg clasonla9025 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506088 They provide an avenue for friendship

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]]> 2025-10-20 18:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506466 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506497 Working with others and teamwork

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]]> 2025-10-20 18:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506781 Postitive clasonla9025 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506860 2025-10-20 18:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506860 addisongilgenbach https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506862 learning how to work as a team and engaging in physical activity young can help children continue being active throughout life

]]> 2025-10-20 18:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506862 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506885 For social development and time management. When is around the age 6, due to them getting to the age they are able to grasp the idea of what the sport is

]]> 2025-10-20 18:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506885 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506898 Building: cooperation, commitment, social skills, self betterment, accountability

]]> 2025-10-20 18:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506898 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506911 - Working towards a common goal with peers

- Controlling you body and having to follow rules

]]> 2025-10-20 18:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506911 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506934 Help kids learn how to work in teams.


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-Hand eye coordination

-Teamwork

-Social aspect

-Movement/exercise

-Rule following

]]> 2025-10-20 18:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506949 competiveness- especially with boys https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506998 2025-10-20 18:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641506998 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507007 teaches kids to have a positive relationship with exercise and activity, helps develop teamwork and sportsmanship

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  • team bonding / socializing

  • Learning rules and having consequences

  • Understanding body movement

    • ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507155     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507172 Good for social interactions, making friends, start at a young age, help executive functions

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507172     positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507178 2025-10-20 18:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507178 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507197 When the social environment is harmful/toxic

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507197     building good social relationships outside of the sport https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507205 2025-10-20 18:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507205 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507226 Meet new people in your age group, following and learning rules, being physically active.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507226     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507238 Socialization with other kids with working together and being a teammate, keeps them physically fit, learn the concepts of rules

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507238     spencejj2820 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507308 Provides structure for children

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507308     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507316 Early in childhood when organized sports will have the biggest impact.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507316     Positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507333 2025-10-20 18:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507333 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507354 -social aspect is positive, learning to work with other people

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507354     Complex teamwork https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507375 With different people playing different roles.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507375     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507404 6-7, sports are good for social interactions, and it’s also good with learning structure.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507404     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507442 If leadership is too strict, or manipulative. If end goal is only winning.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507442     Very positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507443 2025-10-20 18:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507443 Can create competitiveness and gendered roles https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507500 2025-10-20 18:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507500 addisongilgenbach https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507502 not feeling like they are good enough or comparing themselves to their peers

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507502     Teaches teamwork https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507556 Body wellness

    Builds friendships

    Discipline


    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507556     Overall positive but depends on the kid https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507761 2025-10-20 18:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507761 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507768 Early adolescence; physical activity is good and you can gain social skills that will carry on with you as you grow.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507768     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507792 Organized sports can be harmful because sometimes there can be drama/bullying going on in them, which cause people to end up quitting

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507792     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507849 When it gets too competitive and they start to become hard on themselves about their performance. Comparing them to others may also be very harmful for their development

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507849     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507902 -learning to lose; affect of participation awards etc.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507902     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507931 There good for team work and communication which are valuable skills for life. Exercises cognitive flexibility and using executive functions. Also physical activity is important.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507931     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507939 organized sports are harmful when it takes to much of their time.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507939     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507941 It allows children to interact with other kids and learn how to better communicate in social situations. It benefits physical and cognitive health through movement.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507941     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507944 You can gain self awareness and social skills.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507944     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507964 Injuries may harm physical development.


    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507964     overall a positive thing for development addisongilgenbach https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507973 2025-10-20 18:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641507973 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508005 Unhealthy competition, other kids being too mean or agressjve

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508005     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508051 -pressure and stress form coaches or parents can be negative.

    -negative harsh behavior towards self when there is failure

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508051     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508057 competition, aggression, comparison, over commitment can all negatively impact children

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508057     possible aggressiveness https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508060 2025-10-20 18:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508060 spencejj2820 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508062 Can create harmful standards for young children

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  • when they encourage teamwork and rule following

    • ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508151     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508164 They can put a lot of pressure on kids, especially at a young age

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508164     Positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508178 2025-10-20 18:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508178 In group/outgroup behavior https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508207 2025-10-20 18:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508207 Positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508211 2025-10-20 18:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508211 Positive impact https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508219 2025-10-20 18:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508219 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508330 Too much pressure from parents, or negative spots environments can be a big negative.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508330     Positive spencejj2820 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508392 2025-10-20 18:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508392 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508438 more positive than negative

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508438     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508474 -splitting up by levels of skill

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508474     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508549 Can cause stress and to competitive

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508549     Overall postive, worth trying https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508675 2025-10-20 18:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508675 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508683 Positive, but based on the kids response.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508683     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508762 Positive

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508762     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508767 -positive

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508767     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508775 In group bias

    Not having as deep of relationships with people outside of sports

    Getting injured

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508775     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508802 social development, building social connections. allows for self discipline.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508802     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508808 Competitive, feel like you have to do it to fit in.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508808     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508823 overall positive, we feel like the benefits outweigh the negatives

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508823     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508876 They are very time consuming.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508876     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508900 They sometimes create intense competition and comparison to others.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508900     can take away time from developing other important life skills https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508903 2025-10-20 18:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508903 Injuries https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508912 stress

    Take up study time

    Cause issues with time management

    Over competitive/ relationship issues

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508912     Unhealthy competition https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508919 2025-10-20 18:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508919 Sports are a good thing to participate in at a young age https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508926 2025-10-20 18:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508926 Positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508955 2025-10-20 18:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508955 Positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508964 2025-10-20 18:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508964 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508986 Could be harmful for self esteem and stress

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641508986     Positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509001 2025-10-20 18:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509001 Beneficial overall! https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509113 2025-10-20 18:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509113 https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509140 When kids are able to gain social, physical, and mental skills from doing organized sports

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509140     helpful/good https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509165 2025-10-20 18:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509165 Positive https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509190 - Overall sports are good for cognitive and social skills but outside influxes like coaches and parents can have negative effects on the child.

    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509190     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641509193 positive

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  • when they are too physical (tackle sports)

  • A coach that doesn’t attend to all kids and is dismissive

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    ]]>     2025-10-20 18:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641510926     https://padlet.com/uwec/1wgp718f5j19axga/wish/3641511203 Physical injuries, being competitive with teammates even though they are on the same team and coaches can have negative impact on children if they aren't going about coaching in a good way.

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