As the number of youngsters who participate in athletic programs increases each year, the volume of research on youth sports also increases. With Children &amp; Youth in Sport, you'll find an organized and comprehensive survey of current scientific knowledge contributed from a variety of sources.

Children and Youth In Sport

Smith, Ronald E.

Smoll, Frank L.

Sports & Outdoors

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

This edition of "Children in Sport" provides a multidisciplinary investigation of issues of concern to educators, researchers and programme administrators in youth sports. It bridges the gap between research and practice and addresses topics such as readiness for participation, anatomical and physiological concerns, psychological issues, social processes, and the history and future direction of youth sports. The third edition also features chapters that focus on gender differences in sport participation, participant motivation and the dropout phenomenon, co-operative skills in sport, and more.

Children in Sport

Magill, Richard A.

Human Kinetics

Two seasoned sport psychologists help coaches understand the psychology of young athletes and provide guidelines for winning strategies that benefit athletes in sports and life. They cover issues like motivation, leadership behavior, values, life skills development and other topics, enabling coaches to have a lasting positive influence on youth.

Sport Psychology for Youth Coaches: Developing Champions in Sports and Life

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Parenting Young Athletes tells readers exactly how to enhance the well-being of their children, both on and off the athletic field/court. The latest information on child development, sport psychology, and sports medicine is translated into a practical “how-to” guide that assists parents in assuring their sons and daughters get the most out of youth sports. The authors, seasoned experts in the field, thoughtfully address a wide range of issues including: 
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<li>Promoting achievement in all areas of life</li>
<li>Choosing the right sport program</li>
<li>Understanding the unique nutritional needs of young athletes</li>
<li>Identifying, treating, and preventing sport injuries</li>
<li>Helping children cope with disappointment and performance anxiety</li>
<li>Applying positive principles of coaching and character-building</li>
<li>Addressing the special concerns of high school athletes</li>
<li>Recognizing and preventing bullying and abuse</li>
<li>Growing together as a family through sports</li>
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 Engagingly written, Parenting Young Athletes is targeted at parents of youngsters from elementary through high school years. Geared toward parents who have relatively little athletic experience as well as those who have a strong background in sports, the book provides clear recommendations with enlightening examples and real stories of growth-promoting sport experiences. Key concepts and principles are highlighted throughout. Parenting Young Athletes explores the joys as well as the dangers of sport participation and is a must-read for parents who hope to raise champions in sports and in life.

Parenting Young Athletes: Developing Champions in Sports and Life

Teen & Young Adult

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