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ERIC Number: EJ740950
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 7
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0892-4562
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Specialization or Diversification in Youth Sport?
Hensch, Lynn Pantuosco
Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, v19 n5 p21-27 May-Jun 2006
In 1990, Grant Hill published an article in Strategies that raised the issue of the "one sport high school athlete" and the tough decisions that young athletes face in terms of specializing in sport. The contents of that article were based on his study of high school athletic directors' and coaches' perspectives on sport specialization. This article provides an update on the issue of youth sport specialization. Additionally, in light of recent changes, the article provides appropriate suggestions for physical educators, coaches, and parents who influence young athletes. Here, the author presents a qualitative, pilot study that emerged from concern with athletes' perspectives about a possible association between youth sport specialization and success. (Contains 3 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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