ANP 1106 Lecture 1: Introduction
8 Jun 2016
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People throughout the ages have passionately been involved as participants and in various eras as spectators. It is one of the most lucrative enterprises in modern history. It has important health implications (helping in the reduction of obesity/obesity related diseases and mental health) Organized youth sports emerged in the 20th century. Schools, communities and church wanted to teach boys to work together productively and/or to be leaders in society (class?) Organized youth sports grew rapidly in many industrialized countries after. World war ii (baby boom parents involved) Programs in the us emphasized competition as preparation for future occupational success in a capitalist society. Until 1970"s girls" interests generally were ignored (women"s movement,
