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ERIC Number: EJ433390
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-5984
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Factors Affecting Elementary School Students' Participation in Sports.
Chambers, Sam T.
Elementary School Journal, v91 n5 p413-19 May 1991
Reviews research on motivation to participate in youth sports. An athlete with self-perceived ability is motivated to participate. Feedback from coaches can encourage such perceptions. Athletic participation may positively influence moral development if the experience is interpersonal. Athletic participation combined with school service can increase academic achievement. (BC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Children, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback, High School Students, Moral Development, Motivation, Personal Autonomy, Self Esteem, Skill Development, Stress Variables
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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