Manuel J Coelho e Silva
António J. Figueiredo
Marije T. Elferink-Gemser
Robert M. Malina

Participation in sports is a major feature of daily living for childrenand adolescents in many countries of the world. Structures oforganized programs vary within and among countries. Likewise,sport offerings and values attached to these sports vary with culturalcontext. Sport is also a primary source of physical activity for manychildren and adolescents, and is an arena in which personal andinter-personal values and behaviors are developed and nurtured.Key players in these important functions of sport are peers, coachesand parents. The volume is aimed primarily for students of PhysicalEducation and Sport Sciences, coaches, trainers, parents and othersinvolved in youth sport programs and in the preparation of youngathletes . The content s have application to a variety of culturalcontexts given the near universality of sport for youth throughoutthe world. The editors hope that the contributions which comprisethis volume will serve to enhance the sport experiences of youth,minimize potential risks , and maximize potential benefits byeducating adults who work with them in the context of sport .

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2.ª Edição
ISBN: 978-989-26-1170-9
eISBN: 978-989-26-1171-6
DOI: 10.14195/978-989-26-1171-6
Série: Investigação
Páginas: 220
Data: Março, 2016

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