As controversial and politically charged as any topic in middle schools today, sports for young adolescents is at a crisis state. Written by two long-standing middle school advocates and sports experts, this book provides research, insights, and recommendations on all aspects of the sports experience. Middle level sports and the middle school concept, competitive sports issues, developmentally responsive programs, the role of parents, and coaching are thoroughly discussed.
Language
English
Pages
104
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
National Middle School Association
Release
May 11, 2022
ISBN
1560902132
ISBN 13
9781560902133
Clearing the Hurdles: Issues and Answers in Middle School Sports
As controversial and politically charged as any topic in middle schools today, sports for young adolescents is at a crisis state. Written by two long-standing middle school advocates and sports experts, this book provides research, insights, and recommendations on all aspects of the sports experience. Middle level sports and the middle school concept, competitive sports issues, developmentally responsive programs, the role of parents, and coaching are thoroughly discussed.