747 Aggression, Sports, and the Moral Development of Italian Adolescents

Saturday, April 4, 2009: 10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Tampa Convention Center: 10-12
NASPE/Research/Social Sciences
Speakers: Franco Zengaro, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN; Sally A. Zengaro, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL; and Marcello Malfi, ICT Castrolibero, Castrolibero (CS), Italy
The objective of the presentation is to discuss research examining the influence of sports on the moral development of Italian adolescents. The presentation will inform the audience and generate a discussion about the positive and negative impact of sports participation. The presentation is aimed at all personnel interested in sports and youth development. Those attending the presentation will learn about the views of adolescents and their connections to aggression, prosocial behavior, and moral development.
Handouts
  • AAHPERD 2009.ppt (2.6 MB)