MD - Youth Sports Questions and Answers 100%
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There is a trend toward earlier participation regarding youth sports. In the past,
growth and development specialists encouraged that children as young as 4 or 5
years of age were participating in individual activities such as swimming and
running. It helps young children promote physical activity and motor skills. -
ANSWER false
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of individuals with disabilities
who actively participate in sports. This increase is directly linked to an increase in
parental involvement and physical educators' supports (e.g., creative teaching
method and approach). - ANSWER false
About 35 percent of the millions of young people who participate in a youth sport
will withdraw from the program within any given year. Contrary to popular belief,
children do not drop out of sports because of excessive stress. Most sport
dropouts occur because of school works or to pursue other leisure activities
(sports). - ANSWER false
"Little League elbow" refers to a class of overuse injuries that result from repeated
forces being applied to the medial and lateral structures of the elbow. In an
attempt to protect young athletes from this medical condition, youth sport
administrators have changed and modified baseball's rules. For example, some
leagues allow the pitcher to throw a curveball or slowball. - ANSWER false
When sport participation is not fun, there is a greater tendency for young people
to drop out. When children in grades 1 through 6 who had dropped out of a sport
were asked what changes would need to be made before they would reenter the
Correct
There is a trend toward earlier participation regarding youth sports. In the past,
growth and development specialists encouraged that children as young as 4 or 5
years of age were participating in individual activities such as swimming and
running. It helps young children promote physical activity and motor skills. -
ANSWER false
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of individuals with disabilities
who actively participate in sports. This increase is directly linked to an increase in
parental involvement and physical educators' supports (e.g., creative teaching
method and approach). - ANSWER false
About 35 percent of the millions of young people who participate in a youth sport
will withdraw from the program within any given year. Contrary to popular belief,
children do not drop out of sports because of excessive stress. Most sport
dropouts occur because of school works or to pursue other leisure activities
(sports). - ANSWER false
"Little League elbow" refers to a class of overuse injuries that result from repeated
forces being applied to the medial and lateral structures of the elbow. In an
attempt to protect young athletes from this medical condition, youth sport
administrators have changed and modified baseball's rules. For example, some
leagues allow the pitcher to throw a curveball or slowball. - ANSWER false
When sport participation is not fun, there is a greater tendency for young people
to drop out. When children in grades 1 through 6 who had dropped out of a sport
were asked what changes would need to be made before they would reenter the
