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Dear SIRC Librarian:

I am looking for articles or research papers related to the positive benefits of playing organized team sports that have a long term positive impact on success in life...job.. family etc

Thank you so much.

Thanks,

Mark

Answer:

Dear Mark:

Thank you for emailing SIRC with your question regarding the positive impact sport has in the long term with regards to family and career. Below are examples of articles you can find in the SIRC Collection that may be of interest to you. There are many documents available that involve sport, academic achievement and developing life skills.

If you have additional questions please contact us anytime.

Sincerely,

Your SIRC Librarian

 

Bibliographic References

Bodey, K., Schaumleffel, N., Zakrajsek, R., & Joseph, S. (2009). A Strategy for Coaches to Develop Life Skills in Youth Sport. Journal of Youth Sports, 4(2), 16-20.

(2009). Physical Activity and Academic Achievement. JOPERD: The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 80(6), 3-62.

Holt, N., Tamminen, K., Tink, L., & Black, D. (2009). An interpretive analysis of life skills associated with sport participation. Qualitative Research in Sport & Exercise, 1(2), 160-175.

Friery, K., & Bishop, P. (2007). LONG-TERM IMPACT OF ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION ON PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 10(1), 34-47

Gould, D., & Carson, S. (2008). Life skills development through sport: current status and future directions. International Review of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 1(1), 58-78.

Kimball, A. (2009). Teaching Athletes Life Skills though sport. Splash, 17(4), 11.

Jonker, L., Elferink-Gemser, M., & Visscher, C. (2009). Talented athletes and academic achievements: a comparison over 14 years. High Ability Studies, 20(1), 55-64.

Jones, M., & Lavallee, D. (2009). Exploring perceived life skills development and participation in sport. Qualitative Research in Sport & Exercise, 1(1), 36-50.

Shephard, R., & Trudeau, F. (2000). The legacy of physical education: influences on adult lifestyle. / L'heritage de l'education physique: influences sur le style de vie a l'age adulte. Pediatric Exercise Science, 12(1), 34-50.

Slutzky, C., & Simpkins, S. (2009). The link between children's sport participation and self-esteem: Exploring the mediating role of sport self-concept. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 10(3), 381-389.

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