Youth Sports Questions and Answers 100%
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Kids who play in sports are likely to engage in what type of behavior? -
ANSWER Perform well in school
have higher grades on national tests
graduate from high school
go to college
become and remain employed
become directors and managers
become business and political leaders
contribute to society by participating in charitable and social programs
Kids who play sports are less likely to get involved in what types of behavior? -
ANSWER contravene the law or go to prison
join a gang
abuse alcohol or drugs
abuse sex or become pregnant
skip class
have discipline problems in school
drop out of school
become a welfare recipient
____% of kids drop out of youth sports by the age of ____ due to
_______________! - ANSWER 70%, 13, not having fun
, Whose fault is it for children not having fun? - ANSWER overzealous parents,
coaches and poor leadership
According to Michigan State, what percentage of corporate executives played
youth sports? - ANSWER 81%
What number of kids play youth sports on an annual basis? - ANSWER 45
million
According to High School Sports Statistics, female athletes are ____% less likely to
____________________, _______% less likely to ______________, and
__________ times more likely to ___________ than non-athletes - ANSWER
92%, do drugs, 80%, get pregnant, 3, to graduate
What are the odds in making it in pro sports? - ANSWER minimal, NFL 1:6,000,
NBA1:10000, MLB 1:4000
Odds of full ride for soccer in Div 1 or Div 2 school - ANSWER 1:40
What is the importance of perceived competence in youth athletics - ANSWER
Children with low perceptions of the athletic abilities drop out or do not
participate in sport, whereas children with high perceptions of their competence
participate and persist
What is burnout? - ANSWER when a young athlete withdrawals from an
activity as a response to chronic stress
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