Part I. Youth sport basics -- 1. Overview of youth sport -- 2. Evolution of youth sport -- 3. Philosophy and objectives of youth sport -- Part II. Maturation and readiness for youth sport participation -- 4. Physical growth and maturation -- 5. Readiness for learning skills and competing -- 6. Motivation and psychosocial development -- 7. Modifying sport for youth -- 8. Teaching skills to young athletes -- Part III. Intensity of participation in youth sport -- 9. Physical training and young athletes -- 10. Talent development in sport -- 11. Stress and burnout in youth sport -- 12. Injuries in youth sport -- Part IV. Social considerations in youth sport -- 13. Cultural competence in youth sport -- 14. Coaches and youth sport -- 15. Parents and youth sport -- 16. Moral and life skills development in youth sport
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Includes bibliographical references (page 384-403) and index
