Friday, March 19, 2010: 2:45 PM-4:00 PM
Convention Center: Wabash BR 2
NASPE/Sport and Coaching
| Speakers: | Jay Coakley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, CO; and Rick Howard, School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA |
A practical guide for anyone involved in youth sport, this session provides information on youth sports training and answers the question: should children specialize in one sport at an early age to maximize performance, adherence, and fun---or should children participate in a variety of activities? With two seemingly conflicting trends: childhood obesity and increasing sport participation; how do teachers, coaches, and parents apply principles of psychology, sociology, and physiology to do what’s best for kids?