Cevoli EDUC 815 Padlet- Comparisons in Youth Sport Specialization by https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4 Made with ♥ en-us 2019-01-28 03:14:38 UTC 2024-05-29 19:21:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Research Topic Description ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326784773 Youth sports has become a staple in today’s upbringing in America.  It is estimated that 60 million children aged 6-18 participate in some type of organized athletics (Matzen & Garvey, 2018). There has been a growing trend over the last two decades in youth sports regarding specialization.  Children are choosing to play one sport at an earlier age and sticking with that one sport through adolescents.  ]]> 2019-02-01 17:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326784773 Purpose of the Research ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326784870 To understand why children specialize at an early age and what comparisons can be made in youth athletes.]]> 2019-02-01 17:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326784870 Significance of the Research ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326784928 Youth athletics has many positive benefits for children as they progress through their adolescent years.  These benefits are not just physical activity, there are social and emotional components as well (Capranica & Millard-Stafford, 2011).  They learn skills about teamwork, build friendships, and learn about losing.  These are critical life skills these young athletes will carry with them forever.  However, the possible negative effectives of youth sport specialization may jeopardy these necessary life lessons. ]]> 2019-02-01 17:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326784928 Problem Statement ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785022 There is concern that the lack of diversity in athletic endeavors at such an early age has negative outcomes that can continue through young adulthood. ]]> 2019-02-01 17:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785022 Research Questions ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785140 ·       To what degree does youth sport specialization differ between boys and girls and why?
·       At what age do boys tend to specialize in youth sports as compared to girls?
·       What percentage of youth athletes in team sports specialize as compared to solo sports?
·       To what degree does youth sport specialization in team versus non-team sports differ between boys and girls?
·       To what extent are parents, coaches, and children informed about the pros and cons of youth sport specialization and what impact would it have?
·       What creative steps are necessary to limit the negative effects of youth sport specialization?
·       What role does geography and socioeconomic factors play in youth sport specialization?

]]> 2019-02-01 17:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785140 Gaps in the Literature ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785330 There is some, but limited research on demographics that needs further investigation.  There is extremely limited research on impacts to the family, such as sibling specialization and effects on the relationships with siblings and parents.  Motivations for specialization another area that requires further study. There is also limited research discussing ways to make parents more aware of the potential negative impacts.]]> 2019-02-01 17:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785330 Definition of Terms ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785392 Sport specialization- intense, year-round training in a single sport with the exclusion of other sports/play.

Long-term athletic development- physiological framework proposed to manage the focus, volume and type of training applied to athletes as they develop through adolescence into adulthood.

Overuse injury- damage to a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon caused by repetitive stress without allowing time for the body to heal

Motor skill-  a learned ability to cause a predetermined movement outcome with maximum certainty]]> 2019-02-01 17:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785392 Next Steps/Future Direction of Research ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785482 2019-02-01 17:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326785482 ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326847361 2019-02-01 19:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326847361 ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326848150 2019-02-01 19:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326848150 ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326848506 2019-02-01 19:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326848506 Literature Review Map ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326870709 2019-02-01 20:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/326870709 ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/327083844 2019-02-03 17:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/327083844 Associated Literature ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/337239962 2019-03-03 16:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/337239962 ac3924 https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/337299640 Tony Cevoli
Drexel University
EDUC815
Comparisons in Youth Sport Specialization]]> 2019-03-04 00:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ac3924/xzr2riei7yu4/wish/337299640