American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

NASPE Symposium

The Promises and Pitfalls of Sport Specialization in Youth Sport

Introduction
Rian Q. Landers, Russell L. Carson, Bonnie Tjeerdsma Blankenship, Feature Editors
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The “Logic” of Specialization: Using Children for Adult Purposes
Jay Coakley
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Sport Specialization: Developmental and Learning Issues
Crystal F. Branta
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Practice Makes Perfect and Other Curricular Myths in the Sport Specialization Debate
Jody Brylinsky
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Early Specialization in Youth Sport: A Biomechanical Perspective
Jeffrey M. Mattson & Jim Richards
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Impact of Early Sport Specialization: A Physiological Perspective
Anthony S. Kaleth & Alan E. Mikesky
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Early Sport Specialization: A Psychological Perspective
Daniel Gould
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Concluding Comments and Recommendations
Russell L. Carson, Rian Q. Landers, & Bonnie Tjeerdsma Blankenship
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Articles

Public Relations

How to Raise the Status of Physical Education at Your School
Karen M. Lux
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Teaching

Frameworks for Diagnosing Student Performance Problems in Striking/Fielding and Target Games
Jennifer L. Fisette & Stephen Mitchell
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Professional Preparation

Teachers and Coaches as Leaders Demonstrating Character and Competence
Angela Lumpkin
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Departments

News
Editorial: Hidden Disabilities in Youth Sport
     Kimberly J. Bodey
Viewpoint: Is Anyone Conducting Training Studies with Female Athletes Anymore?
     Lynda B. Ransdell
Law Review: Public Entity Immunity Upheld Against Wrongful Death Action
     Christopher Reed & Sarah J. Young
Issues
Teaching Tips: Teaching T-Ball to Young Children
     Devon Starks
Conferences & Workshops
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