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Benefits of Positive Feedback on the Development of Youth in Sport and Recreation
By Brooke B. Receiving positive feedback is an essential part of learning. As children, we rely heavily on the positive reinforcements of the people around us, particularly adults. Positive feedback and cues teach us what positive behaviour is expected from … Continue reading
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Tagged 40 developmental assets, positive feedback, Positive youth development
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The Effects of Sport on Youth Self-esteem
by Mackenzie M. Self-esteem is an element that’s plays a crucial role in youth development and provides a foundation for youth to foster and build several physical and mental skills. In an article by Cronin and Allen (2015), self-esteem is … Continue reading
Barbells and Babies
By Kelsie P. ‘CrossFit’. By simply hearing the word, an abundance of stigmas, fallacies and negative connotations about the sport jump to the forefront. Inaccurate generalizations such as “CrossFit is a cult” or “CrossFit is dangerous” are quick to spring … Continue reading
Tough It Out Kiddo
by Darrion S. It is no secret there are numerous benefits associated with sports. Although there may be negative consequences picked up from years of sport, such is life where good will inherently parallel bad to an extent. Throughout nine … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Developmental Assets, Adolescence, Children, Positive Youth Development, Sport
Tagged 40 developmental assets, Judo, resilience, wrestling
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A Different Lens: Active Video Games
by Brian E. As a kid, I spent a lot of my time involved in almost every sport I could sign up for. All year round I was involved in practices, traveling to tournaments, and being introduced to new coaches … Continue reading
Views from the sandbar: An Islander’s perspective on the power of positive influences
by Alex W. I have personally been a massive fan of both organized recreational sport and professional sport for as long as I can remember. I am fortunate to have been raised in a household that could afford to register … Continue reading
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Keeping Sports Fun
by Andrea D. Keeping youth active in physical activity is an important part of positive youth development, and the number one intrinsic motivation for participation in sports is fun¹. The goal of this blog post is to discuss some of … Continue reading
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Tagged facilitating fun, physical activity
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How Overcoming Fear in Recreation and Sport is Important for Positive Youth Development
by Mitch M. Society today creates many opportunities for youth to learn basic skills that will help them through their lives. Participating in recreation and sport can help teach basic motor skills and cognitive abilities (Malina, 2012). Youth participating in … Continue reading
I’m Too Busy Right Now, Just Play on Your Phone
by Meggie S. It’s sad to see the effort that goes into youth development through some parenting today. In the busy schedules of today’s professionals, it unfortunately is the proper fostering of youth development that seems to get compromised in … Continue reading
Outside Playin’ is What I’m Sayin’!
by Hannah V. When we think of health services we often imagine doctors, nurses, medications, and hospitals. What if there was a remedy to some of todays most common health issues that is not a new magical medical advancement? I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged assets, children, nature, outdoor play, outdoor recreation
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Youth Development Through Recreation and Sport 