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Sport Specialization

By Tyler Kohmetscher. Sport Specialization. Statement of Problem. The study analyzed sport specialization and if it should be prevalent in early childhood. Purpose.

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Sport Specialization

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  1. By Tyler Kohmetscher Sport Specialization

  2. Statement of Problem • The study analyzed sport specialization and if it should be prevalent in early childhood.

  3. Purpose • The purpose of this study wasto determine if American youth should participate in one sport at a younger age (sport specialization), to further their skill in that sport for later in life. If so, at what age is ideal?

  4. Research Questions • Frequency of sports play? • Should you specialize? • Reasons for specialization?

  5. Survey • Total: 83 • Male-39 • Female-44 • Class • Freshman-14 • Sophomore-29 • Junior-22 • Senior-18

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  9. Survey Question • Have you specialized in a sport? • Yes-84% • No-16%

  10. Survey Questions If yes, at what age? 6-8= 13% 9-11= 20% 12-14= 27% 15-17= 33% 18+= 7%

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  13. Results and Discussion • A lot more sports participation after age 13 • ~85% have specialized • Influenced by family and love of the sport • ~80% played 1 sport in college • Specialize to be successful? 63% NO • No ideal age? • Limitations • CUNE only • NAIA vs Division 1

  14. Resources • Baker, J., Cobley, S., & Fraser-Thomas, J. (2009). What do we know about early sport specialization? Not much!. High Ability Studies, 20(1), 77-89. doi:10.1080/13598130902860507 • Baker, J. (2003). Early Specialization in Youth Sport: a requirement for adult expertise?. High Ability Studies, 14(1), 85. doi:10.1080/13032000093526 • Intensive Training and Sports Specialization in Young Athletes. (2000). Pediatrics, 106(1), 154. • Hecimovich, M. (2004). Sport Specialization in Youth: A Literature Review. Journal Of Chiropractic, 41(4), 32.

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