1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is your favorite sport?
2. Slide
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Youth sports participation has been growing in the US since the 1970s. Sports like basketball, soccer, and baseball are some of the most popular among children and teens. Youth sports participation promotes physical and mental health, as well as social skills.
Youth Sports Participation in the US
3. Slide
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Youth Sports Participation: Refers to children and teenagers who engage in organized sporting activities, typically under the guidance of adult coaches and instructors. Mental Health Benefits: Participation in youth sports can have a positive effect on a child's mental health, including improved self-esteem, social skills, and resilience. Physical Health Benefits: Youth sports can provide physical health benefits, such as increased physical fitness, improved coordination, and better posture.
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4. Slide
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According to the US Census Bureau, there are over 10 million youth athletes in the US between the ages of 6 and 17. In 2017, the total number of youth athletes was estimated to be over 15 million. According to the Aspen Institute, youth sports participation has increased by 11% from 2012 to 2017.
Did you know?
5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What steps can you take to encourage greater youth sports participation in your community?
6. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What are some potential benefits and drawbacks of youth sports participation in the United States, both from a physical and psychological standpoint?
7. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What do you think are the benefits of youth sports participation in the US, and what strategies would you suggest to increase youth sports participation?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a dinosaur with a hula hoop around its neck, dancing joyfully
9. Poll
60 seconds
What percentage of children in the US participate in organized youth sports?
- 30%
- 60%
- 80%
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which sport has the highest participation rate among American youth?
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Basketball
11. Poll
60 seconds
At what age do most children begin participating in organized sports?
- Teenage years
- Between 3 and 5 years old
- Between 6 and 12 years old
12. Poll
60 seconds
What are some benefits of youth sports participation?
- Both options are correct
- Enhanced social skills
- Improved physical fitness
13. Poll
60 seconds
True or False: Youth sports participation has been declining in recent years.
- True
- False
14. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is your favorite sport?
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