Youth athletic participation in the United States was first recognized during what time period?
Before the signing of the Constitution
The Native Americans played a game that the French Jesuit priests called:
lacrosse
Formally organized athletic participation, particularly those programs run under the auspices of secondary educational institutions, emerged during what time period?
During the mid-nineteenth century
The Interscholastic Football Association was formed in 1888 by
students from several Boston-area public and private schools.
The Progressive Movement promoted athletics as a tool to
prepare for the rigors of modern life and democracy and to assimilate immigrants into American culture.
During and immediately following World War I, schools sports for males were promoted as a tool to
as a source of physical training for the armed forces.
Educators took control of athletics from students during which time period?
During and immediately following World War I
Historically, the most prominent private (or nonschool) agency to promote youth athletics was
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
The administration of school and youth sports, in particular the final authority in determining athletic eligibility, is primarily performed by
local and state governing bodies/athletic associations.
What association is the final authority in determining athlete eligibility?
State athletic associations
State athletic associations are
the organizing body for state championships and competitions
Which initial national youth league organization was founded in 1939 as a three-team league?
Little League Baseball
The Little League governance structure
is organized on four levels: local, district, regional, and international.
Knowledge of injury and physical training, equipment knowledge, and bus-driving skills are highly recommended for this position.
Coach
What concerns do critics have with children participating in highly organized youth athletics?
All of the above: Development of "win at all costs" attitude, Increased pressure to win & Safety and increased injury rates
As financial circumstances for schools and leagues become more strained, these job areas are being asked to perform more fund-raising activities at the youth sport level.
Coaches and administrators