Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
First Advisor
Moffett, Aaron
Second Advisor
Grenfell, Chris
Abstract
This paper reviews the literature, analyzes factors that influence a child's enjoyment in sport, and discusses strategies that can be used by parents to create a more fun experience for children in sport. The literature discusses three main factors that affect a child's participation in athletics: 1. Parental pressure; 2. Readiness in sport ; and 3. Verbal comments.
Recommended Citation
Magana, Elissia Annette, "Why can't kids be kids anymore: The impact of parental obsession in youth sport" (2009). Theses Digitization Project. 3591.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3591
