Section C
Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be (36)________challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or (37) ________ and research has (38) ________ that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been (39) ________ as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.
The early years of development are (40) ________ years for learning about oneself. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to (41) ________ with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used (42) ________ their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their (43) ________ to youngsters can greatly affect their children. (44) ____________________________________________. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today’s youth sport setting, (45)________________________________________ . Following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. (46)_________________________.
Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be (36)________challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or (37) ________ and research has (38) ________ that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been (39) ________ as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.
The early years of development are (40) ________ years for learning about oneself. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to (41) ________ with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used (42) ________ their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their (43) ________ to youngsters can greatly affect their children. (44) ____________________________________________. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today’s youth sport setting, (45)________________________________________ . Following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. (46)_________________________.