Tag Archives: sport participation

“Drop it like its hot”: Female drop out rates in youth sport

Posted on October 15, 2016 by

by Paige H. Growing up in a small town, there was NOTHING else to do but play sports. All of my friends played sports. My parents had never had the opportunity to participate in organized sport, so they really pushed … Continue reading →

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Increase Understanding of Factors that Affect Minority Adolescents’ Participation in Organized Sport Programs

Posted on October 30, 2015 by

by James H. Youth in today’s society don’t play outside and aren’t nearly as active compared to older generations, although many children do participate in organized sports. Unfortunately, children from different ethnic backgrounds do not participate nearly as much. There … Continue reading →

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Why are we still losing?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

by Lisette V. Canada’s most popular team sport ranks low in FIFA-classification Not hockey, but soccer is currently the most popular team sport in Canada. Today an amazing amount (767,000) of Canadian children and adolescents are playing soccer, ages 3-6, … Continue reading →

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