...Pee-wee sports leagues are very popular in our society. Growing up, I have noticed that it has always been popular for parents to sign their kids up to participate in sports like soccer, dance, tee ball, and gymnastics at a very young age. Children appear to enjoy their participation since they get to make new friends and learn how to play a new game. However, around the time a kid exits the childhood phase of life and enters the early adolescence phase (at approximately 11 years) participation in sport decreases dramatically, especially in female adolescents. In a statistical overview of sport and recreation participation by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2012), it was found that female participation rates dropped by 9.7% between...
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...1968), social development such as new relationships and school transitions, and development of advanced cognitive skills such as abstract thinking (Resnick, 2011). Every adolescent is unique but what makes them unique is worth studying. Society can often list a dozen personality traits, skills, talents and interests based on what makes each adolescent their own unique individual. The adolescent social observation setting chosen for this adolescent review is the Rainier High School wrestling practice starting week of varsity conditioning. All practices are in a combination setting of three places. The weight room is used for conditioning weigh training and is located above the gym. The gym is used for mat practice and warm-ups and the local community is used for endurance and cardio exercises. The specific setting I have chosen is in the gym for mat practice and warm-ups of which is where the team spends most of their time. The purpose for choosing this setting is to observe the dynamics of social interaction accompanied by leadership of the older more senior varsity wrestlers and to include the naturalistic form of competition that exists in sports programs. The gym environment is typical for a rural community high school as it is small in size. Laid out on the floor there are four large wrestling mats coordinated with team logos to accommodate 23 team members. Eight members are female wrestlers and fifteen are male wrestlers. Education...
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...(1)I am interested in learning do the young boys without father figures in the home are contributing factors in the way that they live their everyday lives while they are young adults. Its always said that young men act out is because they never had a father figure, but what about the young men who had fathers inside the home and still have trouble in their young adult years. I need to ask a few random adolescent’s from a pool that have a bad history and from a pool that has no record. (between 100-200) within the age ranges of 11 through 18. This should give me a really good spectrum of how it will affect their daily lives if it even affects it at all. We know that mothers and fathers have two totally different impacts on a child’s life but just how different are they. I am investigating this problem because to my understanding every time something occurs in a young man’s life that is not okay in the public eye, the first thing that is said is “He act like that cause he don’t or didn’t have a father figure in his life.” After all yes I do think that having someone in your life that you can look up to do change the way we view things and how we approach daily struggles what choices can benefit them or which ones wont. There are previous studies that have been conducted on this certain topic some have been incomplete and inconclusive due to the sampling differences (Wells & Rankin, 1991), some have found that after longitudinal studies, they do show correlation between lo...
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...Counseling through the Lifespan Curtis E. Combs, Jr. California State University, Fresno Professor: C. Cruz Interview with Paul Paul informed me that he was 13 years old and was in the 7th grade. Paul stated that he is African-American male that lives in Fresno, California with his foster parents. He said that he does not have any brothers or sisters, but stated that he has two foster brothers that live in the house with him as well. Paul appeared to be excited in the interview and was cooperative. He appeared to be open and honest in his interview process. In recounting what life is like, Paul concentrated on his friends and after school activities. Paul stated that sporting is more challenging now, compared to when he was first younger. Paul goes on to express that competition level has risen in sport because his peers and himself want to be the next LeBron James or Deshawn Jackson. Paul stated that as he is getting older, his parents are starting to trust his judgment, which makes things easier for him because he does not want to lose their trust. He told me that his parents are allowing him to hang out with his friends at Fashion Fair and River Park as long as he makes curfew. He informed me that last year around this time, he had to be accompanied by an adult. When asked how things may change in the next few years, he said “he will be able to drive” and he plans on reading the driver’s license manual soon. Paul stated that he is looking forward to going...
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...spotlight an adolescent girl or boy reaching puberty such as the first day of school, marriage, baptism, or a first haircut. . Rite of passage in some societies can be pronounce by milestones and however it can be a long complex preparation. Generally rites of passage can show social values and beliefs that can be very important in various cultures. Puberty is a rite of passage, which number events in life take place and the events lead to adulthood and maturity. Puberty can be an especially, trying time for some an adolescence girl or boy. Girl During Puberty During puberty a girl’s body goes through emotional change such as psychical change, social change, and cognitive development. Puberty is the change in body size, proportions, motor performance, and sexual maturity. Girls tend to age two years earlier than boys. Girls have a growth spurt and their hips begin to grow wider and rounder and weight is gain in the upper arms, back, and thighs. Girls begin at the age of nine to grow at least 17% to 18% of adult height, generally six months prior to getting the first menstrual cycle. Usually during puberty girls need to increase activity or exercise and eat healthy food. Girls go through emotional changes during the menstrual period pubertal events, after the growth spurt. The psychological impact of girls during menstrual period can contribute to physical changes of a girl. Typically a girl will have surges in hormones at the time of puberty and go through mood swings...
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...Nature vs. Nurture in Gender Development The interest in the Interaction between hormones and behavior is not new there has long been a question of whether an individual is born with a specific identity or whether they are nurtured or pushed into a certain role, and how well they can adapt to and assimilate into a specific gender. First it is important to understand that gender is complicated and consists primarily of of three elements. The Gender role, this is the assumption of behavioral traits which are either masculine or feminine and considered to be correct or characteristic of a specific sex. The second element of gender is gender identity; this is a individuals private and personal sense of their sex. Third is an individual’s sexual orientation, which encompasses is individual’s desire for other individuals of similar or different genders from themselves. Sex is a biological term and it is used to distinguish the gender referring to the actual functional differences between males and females, an individual’s sex is the genetic difference an individual’s sex is encoded their chromosomes. Gender is a psychological term encompassing several different elements, this is a person’s psychological, biological, and sociological factors and the individuals feelings about sex. Gender role is the assumption of behavioral traits that are markedly masculine or feminine, and typically the traits are what are socially deemed to be appropriate or characteristic of a certain sex...
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...Adolescent Development In adolescence, one can experience many thoughts and emotions. Some have memorable years, and others have erased their teen years from their memory banks. It could also serve as a pivotal period in some of their lives as they begin to grow and evolve into adulthood. This is my story and what being an adolescent felt like for me. My childhood days as I remember were ok. I had lots of fun spending time with family and as a child, didn't seem to have a care in the world. I didn't know anything about responsibility, accountability, or anything for that matter. I didn't even realize how poor we were because it didn't seem to matter. My routine was fairly simple; I went to school, played with my friends, did homework and did it all again the next day. It was like nothing mattered, and I didn't have a care in the world but as I became older, things started to change. I first developed a sense of responsibility as I was the oldest child. I started to feel different about boys, and my body started to do things that I had no control over. To be honest, I didn't like this feeling at all. I started to develop breasts, and it seems as if they grew one at a time so from the start of this process, I felt awkward and embarrassed. I also developed severe acne so for all intents and purposes, my life as I knew it was over. Going to school now was different than when I was younger. I felt like everyone was watching me or making fun of me. All those things that...
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...Anabolic Steroids in Sport Glory Gomez American Military University Steroids Anabolic steroids have plagued the world of sports for decades, and even while there have been numerous technological and research advances towards finding efficient and innovative ways to interrupt anabolic steroid abusers’ efforts, the number of cases are still on the rise. Just as enforcers are trying to find more efficient ways to prevent steroid abuse in the world of sports, athletes are finding different ways to camouflage the substance as well as new methods to creep by drug testing. In the end, some athletes are desperate to find ways to have an upper hand against the competition, regardless of the possible risks and/or consequence that...
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...ADOLESCENT AND EPRODUCTIVE YOUTH REPRODUCTIVE EALTH HEALTH IN PHILIPPINES Status, Issues, Policies, and Programs POLICY is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development under Contract No. HRN-C-00-00-00006-00, beginning July 7, 2000. The project is implemented by Futures Group International in collaboration with Research Triangle Institute and the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA). Photos selected from M/MC Photoshare at www.jhuccp.org/mmc. Photographers (from top): Lauren Goodsmith, Tod Shapera, and Reproductive Health Association of Cambodia (RHAC). Adolescent Reproductive Health in the Philippines Status, Policies, Programs, and Issues C. A. Varga Consultant I. Zosa-Feranil POLICY Project January 2003 POLICY Project Table of Contents Acknowledgments ......................................................................................................................................iii Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................................iv 1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 1 Terminology and age categories............................................................................................................... 2 Data...........................................................................
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...illustrate the complexity of Women’s experience in Sports. In the female and male society, there are specific gender roles and stereotypes that have been established. The typical males are expected to be strong, athletic and independent whereas females are expected to be obedient, attractive nurtures and quiet. Our society demands order to the implemented gender. When these gender norms are violated, it’s common for labels to be given such as ‘’Are you sure that’s not a boy in the net’’, ‘’A girl playing football – what a butch’’ etc. Whilst the ‘’traditional’ gender stereotypes have stayed fairly consistent over the last few centuries, it has also been challenged and confronted by many women and feminists. The one area in which these stereotypes take place is Sports and Physical Activates. Comparing outdated female gender stereotypes with those are 21st century of women in sports, female athletes are establishing their selves in the sporting world. However in saying that it is true those traditional female stereotypes continue to prevail. History Women had limited opportunities to participate in sport or any physical activities until federal legislation came into action allowing women to participate and given equal rights the same as men. Prior to 1870 women engaged in only recreational activities, as they were non-competitive and no rules were required. In the 1900s women started to participate in competitive sports while attempting to limit their involvement continued...
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...DFID Department for International Development Addressing the Reproductive Health Needs and Rights of Young People since ICPD: The contribution of UNFPA and IPPF Bangladesh Country Evaluation Report September 2003 Written by: Alanagh Raikes Malabika Sarker Hashima-e-Nasreen For: UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG UNFPA and IPPF Evaluation: Bangladesh Country Report CONTENTS Acronyms................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... ii Acknowledgements ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... iv Analytical Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 1 Key Findings and Recommendations................................ ................................ ..................... 8 Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 12 Section 1: The Country Specific Context ................................ ................................ .............. 14 Section 2: The Country Programmes’ Strategic Priorities ................................ ..................... 24 Section 3: Institutional Arrangements ................................ ................................ ................... 41 Section 4: Enabling Policy Development and Reform.........................
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...Understanding Filipino Adolescents: Research Gaps and Challenges JOSEFINA V. CABIGON, PH.D.* ABSTRACT Maiksi subalit masalimuot ang panahon ng kabataan sa buhay ng tao. Ang suliranin ng pagsasaayos sa mga problemang kaakibat nito ay nangangailangan ng ganap na pag-unawa sa kabataang Pilipino ng kasalukuyang panahon. Nais ibahagi ng papel na ito ang pagtutukoy sa mga mahahalagang isyu na karaniwang di natugunan sa mga nauna nang pag-aaral. Ilan sa mga suliraning pampananalikssik ay binigyang pansin at inaasahang mapupunan ang mga puwang na patuloy pa ring naiiwan sa larangan. Ang mga kakulangang nais tugunan ay ang mga sumusunod na usapin: pagkakaisa sa pagpapakahulugan sa konsepto ng “kabataan” at sekswalidad; di-kumpletong datos ukol sa ugnayan ng bilang ng kabataan at bilang ng kabuuang populasyon; antas ng kamalayan ng mga stakeholders at kabataan mismo tungkol sa paglaki ng bilang ng huli; ang pangangailangan ng mga stakeholders ng napapanahon at bagong pagkaunawa tungkol sa antas, mga tagapagtakda, at kahihinatnan ng sekswalidad ng kabataan, pati ng kanilang fertility at reproductive health; at, ang kanilang kamalayan at pakikilahok sa mga gawaing panlipunan. Ilan sa mga rekomendasyon ay ang pagkakaroon ng pambansang sarbey sa mga bagong erya ng pag-aaaral kaakibat ang kwalitatibong pananaliksik, pananaliksik pampatakaran (policy research) at operations research. Ang artikulo ay isang pagtatangka sa paghahanap ng mga pamamaraan upang maimulat sa mga kabataan at sa...
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...enhancement of the learning process during early childhood development by the engagement of adults with children as they draw, and the interpretations of these drawings. By being engaged with young children as they express themselves on paper, allows the visualization of the child’s “thought” process as they are drawing. Along with the many applications of childhood developmental theories, the interpretation of a young child’s doodling is now perceived through Deleuzians and Guattarians dreaming concepts and Foucauldians heterotopic space concepts (Knight, 2009). Foucault’s concept of heterotopic space suggests that the young drawer visits his own imaginary space while doodling. This is a place where the child is free to imagine, free to choose, and free to express. Deleuzian’s and Guattarian’s concept suggests the child be free to be chaotic and unpredictable. Being able to dream allows the child to disconnect from the work and make his own connections. Examining and interacting with a child and his artwork can give us insight to emotional, cognitive, and physical development to the child. To a small child, scribbling can aid in muscle coordination, emotional release and social interaction. As an adult may see scribbles, the child sees whatever his imagination wants to see. Allowing a child to make decisions and have some control, gives them a sense of autonomy, which is important for the child’s emotional development. Social interaction when the child shares drawings with...
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...and use materials from the California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFit). CANFit is an organization that is specialized in helping minority communities to improve their youth’s nutritional and physical activity habits. It offers guidelines and many different, fun programs for children ages 10-14 that are culturally appropriate. CANFit has launched many campaigns that are culturally appropriate and facilitate change in children. These programs include P.H.A.T. (Promoting Healthy Activities Together) for African-American children, R.E.A.L. (Redefining Excellence Activity and Leadership) for Asian American children, and the Adelante Con Leche Semi-Descremada 1% program for Hispanic and Latino children. The goal for any child is 60 minutes of physical activity per day. CANFit offers a “physical activity pyramid” for after school programs that includes 60 minutes of individual activity, activities with parents or group games (California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program, 2007). These activities can be any type of sport, such as basketball or volleyball, playing Frisbee, walking the dog or may include individual activities such as rollerblading or hopscotch. Flexibility and strength exercises, such as circuit training or martial arts are included 2-3 times per week and inactivity such as watching TV or playing video games are listed on top of the pyramid and should be done at a maximum of 2 hours per day (California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program, 2007)...
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...active adolescents, possibly caused by multiple small avulsion fractures from contractions of the quadriceps muscles at their insertion into the proximal tibial apophysis.” (Ilgen, 2013, p. 1). When a child complaints about pain and swelling under the patella, Osgood-Schlatter might be suspected (Moore, 2012). Osgood- Schlatter might be scary when you first hear the name, but it is not as bad as people think. Osgood-Schlatter is classified as an overuse injury because it is a progressive injury that happens over time. Moore believes the Osgood-Schlatter is caused...
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