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KH7200: Cultural Aspects of Sport Dr. Brenda Pitts Sports Administration, Georgia State University

Age in Sport Why do we study age in sport?

Factors contributing to sports participation 1) A person’s abilities, characteristics and resources 2) Influence of significant others, including parents, siblings, teachers, peers and role models 3) Availability of opportunities to play sports in ways that are personally satisfying How does participation evolve from stage to stage during the life cycle? What factors are important at each stage? Stage 1: Youth Stage 2: Adolescence Stage 3: Young Adult Stage 4: Adult Stage 5: Senior

(12 and under) (13 – 18) (19 – 25) (26 – 54) (55+)

Some Issues with Age in Sport 

Influence of adults (parents) on type of sport

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Adult involvement in youth sport performance and pressure

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Burn-out among adolescent athlete and contributing factors

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Building an identity solely within sport at early age and need for balance

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Goals of youth involvement in sports (I.e. to build character, for fun, to meet people, to fit in) and who defines the goals, the youth or the adult?

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Fitness and health focus in our society extending sports participation in life and is there enough opportunity for adults and seniors?...