Youth Sport has been a controversial and well discussed topic over the past decade, but even with all the research on this subject, there is still progress to be made in understanding its role in the modern society. The concept of organized youth sports should only be focused on developing kids overall health and social skills, while children who show interest in a particular sport and have notable athletic and competitive skills should be trained separately.
Some of the benefits of youth sport towards overall development in health and social skills include;
Modern youth sport help develop a good health to the children while growing up – the organized youth sports involve physical activities such as running, basketball, football among others. Such physical activities are important in keeping the body of individuals healthy as it reduces fat in the body thus cutting down the possibility of obesity and other conditions that come with unhealthy living practices (Lumpkin 15).
Helps children develop the skill of self-reliance – modern youth sports are not only just about playing games, but also on learning how children can interact with other people without the help of adults or parents. As a result, the children who actively participate in modern youth sports are able to develop key life skills which are important for their general development (Peter 134).
Sports are a source of income and a good beginning is an opportunity to shine – Young children who participate in modern youth sports are more likely to perfect their talents as they grow up. As a result, the children can develop and become some of the best players thus creating opportunities to play in the major leagues such as the NBA and the NFL (Hardy 23).
The modern youth sports are thus necessary for kids as they develop as it enhances both their physical and social developmental stages.
Works Cited;
Lumpkin, Angela. "Youth sports: just win, baby." Phi Kappa Phi Forum. Vol. 93. No. 2. Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2013.Print.
Peter, Nancy E. "Confessions of a baseball mom: The impact of youth sports on parents' feelings and behaviors." New directions for youth development 2011.S1 (2011): 123-171. Print.
Hardy, Lawrence. "Pay to Play." American School Board Journal 184.8 (1997): 25-27. Print.
