Download or read book The Effects of Youth Sports Participation on Emotional Intelligence in Middle School Students written by Brendan B. Gail and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in youth sports influenced middle school students' level of emotional intelligence competencies. The study was conducted to examine the relationship between youth sports participation and emotional intelligence competency. These two variables had not yet been effectively examined. The study used an instrument, The Life Effectiveness Questionnaire, to measure an individuals emotional intelligence and participants self-reported their previous youth sports participation. The test scores were averaged and cross-referenced with participant's questionnaire results. A two-tailed t-test was used to test for significance. The results were used to test the five hypotheses and draw conclusions. The most significant conclusion from the study was that middle school students that participated in youth sports had a higher emotional intelligence competency than those that did not participate in youth sports. Furthermore, male middle school students that participated in youth sports had a higher emotional intelligence competency than female students that participated in youth sports. The remaining hypotheses were inconclusive due to the smallness of the research sample. This study was an excellent pilot for future studies in the area of youth sports participation and the development of emotional intelligence competency. Recommendations for future studies include increasing the sample size in both breadth and depth and utilizing a greater variety of youth sport opportunities as choices for male and female participants.
Download or read book Evaluating Student athlete s Emotional Intelligence Development from Participation in Sport written by Gregory Harrison Lott and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There exists a continued debate over the place of sport within institutions of higher education – from universities competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, though those contesting sport on a vastly smaller scale in the selective, residential, liberal arts (Brand, 2006; Snyder & Waterstone, 2015). Critics have highlighted the academic-athletic divide through descriptions of academic under-preparedness and underperformance among student-athletes (Shulman & Bowen, 2001). Proponents of sport have championed its ability to contribute to a holistic notion of education and develop an array of competencies that are often touted in institutional missions (Vella, Crowe, & Oades, 2013). While the debates are frequently repeated, there is a dearth of empirical data examining the educational impact of athletic participation at the college level (Emerson, Brooks, & McKenzie, 2009). The purpose of this research was to assess the educational ability of sport in a completely unique manner, providing empirical evidence as to whether or not participation enhanced the mission of the liberal arts collegiate experience. In order to assess such impact, the construct of Emotional Intelligence (EI) was used as a proxy for student development; competencies that are encompassed in the construct are central to the educational missions of the selective, residential, liberal arts. Students from five such institutions in the Midwest were sampled. Participants completed the Assessing Emotions Scale (AES) prior to and after the conclusion of the natural intervention of a season of collegiate athletics participation. Through a Split-Plot Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), evidence was produced that the experience of attending a selective, residential, liberal arts institution develops EI within students over a relatively short period of time. Results indicated that student-athletes have higher EI than non-athletes but that a single season of sport participation does not develop participant EI significantly different than the collegiate experience of students not participating in athletics. Differences were not found in the development of EI based on the institution a study respondent attended, or through participation on a specific athletic team. Implications of results are pragmatically discussed.
Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
Download or read book Emotional Intelligence and Sport Participation of Provincial Athletes in Secondary Schools written by Yvonne Teresa Lion-Cachet and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physical and Psychological Effects of Athletic Competition on Children and Youth written by Vern Seefeldt and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychological Perspectives in Youth Sports written by Frank L. Smoll and published by Hemisphere Pub. This book was released on 1978 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Self efficacy in Sport written by Deborah L. Feltz and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-belief, known as 'self-efficacy' by sports psychologists is widely believed to be an essential component of sporting success. This volume examines the nature of efficacy as it applies to sporting behaviour in coaches, athletes and teams.
Download or read book The Knowledge Gap written by Natalie Wexler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.
Download or read book Intrinsic Motivation and Self determination in Exercise and Sport written by Martin Hagger and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading group of experts in motivation provide a resource for advancing research and application. It contains the essentials of self-determination theory and an overview of research in motivation in a physical activity context.
Download or read book Elementary School Students and Sports Participation written by Daniel C. Balboni and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers have conducted both theoretical and empirical research on the participation of youth in sports to understand the motivation to continue involvement. Researchers have further examined the positive effects of sports on youth who participate. Although information has been gathered in these areas regarding keeping middle school and high school aged children in sports, little research has targeted children prior to middle school. Researchers have found that the motivators that drive an individual to continue to play or discontinue participation in a sport change as the individual ages and progresses in the sport. The research suggests that the greatest attrition from youth sports occurs between elementary and middle school. The current study sought to further understand the reasons elementary school-aged children decide to maintain participation in sports, discontinue participation, or avoid sports altogether. Participants for the current study included third, fourth, and fifth graders who attend a private school in New Jersey. These students, after receiving passive permission from the school and their parents/guardians, were asked to complete questionnaires designed for those who have and those who have not participated in team sports. The findings indicated, supporting previous research, that those students who plan to continue playing sports responded with higher scores regarding enjoyment, coach experience, and skill development. Further findings indicated that fairness as well as the perception of judges, umpires and referees could be an important focus of future research.
Download or read book Research in social psychology prevention activities and mental health promotion written by Sergio López García and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Development of Children and Adolescents written by Penny Hauser-Cram and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Development of Children and Adolescents, by Penny Hauser-Cram, J. Kevin Nugent, Kathleen Thies, and John F. Travers, provides an integrated view of child development. Presenting the most pertinent research for each developmental stage and linking this to practical applications in the areas of Parenting, Policy, and Practice, this balanced approach emphasizes the relationship between research and theory and applications. The rich media program, including WileyPLUS with Real Development promotes active learning and allows for increased understanding and comprehension of the course content. Real Development, authored by Nicole Barnes, Ph.D., Montclair State University and Christine Hatchard, Psy.D., Monmouth University, uses authentic video showcasing real families, along with activities and assessments that put students in the place of a professional, to gain an understanding of key concepts. Through the combination of text and media, students are engaged in meaningful learning that deepens and enriches their understanding of developmental concepts. WileyPLUS sold separately from text.
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Friendship and Happiness written by Melikşah Demir and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book that explicitly focuses on the relationships between various types of friendship experiences and happiness. It addresses historical, theoretical, and measurement issues in the study of friendship and happiness (e.g., why friends are important for happiness). In order to achieve a balanced evaluation of this area as a whole, many chapters in the book conclude with a critical appraisal of what is known about the role of friendship in happiness, and provide important directions for future research. Experts from different parts of the world provide in-depth, authoritative reviews on the association between different types of friendship experiences (e.g., friendship quantity, quality) and happiness in different age groups and cultures. An ideal resource for researchers and students of positive psychology, this rich, clear, and up-to-date book serves as an important reference for academicians in related fields of psychology such as cross-cultural, developmental and social.
Download or read book Developmental Implications of Youth Sport Participation on Physical Activity and Sport Participation in Young Adulthood written by Fletcher J. Flournoy and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study sought to address a point of controversy within youth sports: whether young athletes should specialize early (e.g., Ericsson, Krampe & Tesch-Römer, 1993) or if it is favorable to follow the path of early diversification and multiple sport participation (e.g., Côté, Leder and Hackfort, 2009). Based on a sample of students (N=109) from East Carolina University who were former athletes, the present study investigated whether former youth sport specializers and former multi-sport athletes differed on their reported experiences in sport for Basic Need Satisfaction (BNS), Motivation Type (MT), and Athlete Burnout (ABQ). The results from this sample reveal that there were no significant differences between the two groups based on BNS, MT, or ABQ to support the study hypotheses. However, results revealed that study participants who reported participating on a "travel team" were significantly less likely to report "a reduced sense of accomplishment" (a subscale of the ABQ) when compared to participants who reported no travel team participation. Correlation analyses demonstrated a negative relationship between reduced sense of accomplishment and basic needs satisfaction. Specifically, participants who reported high levels of reduced sense of accomplishment were more likely to report lower levels of basic need satisfaction at a significant rate. Independent samples t-tests revealed that study participants who ceased participating in sports as adults also reported significantly higher overall athlete burnout and devaluation of sport when compared to those who continued in sports, regardless of specialization status. Participation in a single or multiple youth sports had no relationship to sport participation in young adulthood. For this sample of college students, factors related to athlete burnout played a significant role in continued participation in young adulthood. Future research should utilize a longitudinal design with current youth athletes as opposed to retrospective research with former youth athletes.
Download or read book How Do Emotions and Feelings Regulate Physical Activity written by Darko Jekauc and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up to date the scientific discussion about how frequency and regularity of physical activity can be increased is dominated by social-cognitive models. However, increasing evidence suggests that emotions and feelings have greater influence on physical activity than originally assumed (Rhodes, Fiala, & Conner, 2009). Generally speaking, humans possess an evaluative system with a basic action tendency to approach pleasurable events and to avoid aversive ones (Cacioppo & Berntson, 1999). Evaluative responses to a behavior and associated emotional states may influence a decision regarding whether or not to repeat being physically active. Generally, behavior associated with positive evaluations has a higher probability of being repeated than behaviors without such an association. On the contrary, an association with negative evaluations tends to decrease the probability of repeating to be physically active. Hence, evaluative responses to physical activity or the related situation can be an important aspect in the process of physical activity maintenance (McAuley et al., 2007). Several social-cognitive models of behavior change and maintenance were recently extended to take the influence of affective responses into account, in a way that variables already included in the models (e.g. outcome expectancies or attitudes) were more clearly articulated into their cognitive and affective components. For example, with regard to Social Cognitive Theory, Gellert, Ziegelmann and Schwarzer (2012) proposed to distinguish between affective and health-related outcome expectancies, and in the Theory of Planned Behavior, researchers suggested to differentiate between cognitive and affective attitudes (Lawton, Conner, & McEachan, 2009). The results of these and other studies suggest that affective components make a unique contribution to the explanation of the physical activity behavior (Brand, 2006). Other examples come from social cognition research, where it was shown that automatic evaluative responses are part of our everyday life and that they decisively influence health behavior (Hofmann, Friese, & Wiers, 2008). Accordingly, there is evidence that people who exercise regulary hold more positive automatic evaluations with exercise than non-exercisers (Bluemke, Brand, Schweizer, & Kahlert, 2010). Although significant progress has been made in showing that evaluative responses to physical activity and associated emotional states are important predictors of physical activity underlying psychological processes are far from being fully understood. Some important issues still remain to be resolved. Which role play affective states compared to concrete emotions when influencing physical activity? How do affective states and emotions interact with cognitive variables such as intentions? Are evaluative processes before, during or after physical activity important to predict future physical activity? Do negative and positive evaluations interact antagonistically or rather synergistically when physical activity as a new behavior shall be adopted? Future research will help us to resolve these and a lot of other so far unresolved issues.
Download or read book Enhancing Recovery written by Michael Kellmann and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for exercise scientists, coaches, and athletes who want to learn new ways to treat and prevent athletic overtraining and underperformance, this book draws on the fields of medicine, physiology, periodization training, and psychology as well as studies of motivation, health, and lifestyles to explore all aspects of underrecovery in sports and in everyday life. Emphasis is on recovery and intervention strategies from a psychological and physiological perspective. Kellmann is on the faculty of sport science at the University of Bochum in Germany. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
