Early Sport Specialization Versus Quality Physical Education

Authors

Laura L. Petranek, Boise State UniversityFollow
Linda M. Petlichkoff, Boise State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2008

Abstract

The article looks at the debate over whether youths should specialize in particular sports or receive an overall high-quality physical education. Physical education teachers feel that they have the duty to address issues of childhood obesity and promote the development of physical activity habits. Various reasons for children to participate in youth sports are discussed.

Publication Information

Petranek, Laura L. and Petlichkoff, Linda M.. (2008). "Early Sport Specialization Versus Quality Physical Education". Chronicle of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, 19(2), 5-7.