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Purpose: Despite evidence regarding emotions' impact on learners, there remains a paucity of research examining the relationships between student emotions and achievement within contemporary instructional models. Grounded in the Control-Value Theory of Achievement Emotions, changes in middle school students' motivational beliefs, emotions, and learning outcomes across one hybrid Sport Education Tactical Model season were examined. Methods: Middle school students (N = 72) completed pre–post surveys regarding their control-value beliefs and emotions. They also completed physical and cognitive tests, and daily physical activity tracking. Repeated measures of multivariate covariance and regression were tested. Results: Students' perceived control improved, while their extrinsic value reduced. Emotions did not significantly change, while cognitive exam scores and game performance increased. Conclusion: Emotions varied and influenced intentions for play as opposed to learning and achievement. The study provides preliminary insights into the complexity of how student emotions connect to their motivation and learning within the hybrid Sport Education Tactical Model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Concussion rates are commonly reported in high school and National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) sports. Given that participation in collegiate recreation is on the rise, institutions should examine concussion rates within their recreational programs. We, therefore, retrospectively examined a recreational department's injury reports establishing concussion rates across (n = 16) club and (n = 10) intramural sports at a public university in the southeastern United States from 2016 to 2019. One hundred and thirty-five concussions (club n = 56; intramural n = 79) were identified and constituted 12.4% of documented injuries (n = 1,088). The intramural concussion rate was 0.57 per 1,000 athletic exposures (AEs) and AE was greatest in outdoor soccer (0.99 per 1,000 AE). Therefore, our data suggests an increased incidence of concussions in intramurals compared to published rates in NCAA and high school sports. Collegiate recreational departments should consider these concussion rates when formulating risk management strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to identify the supports and barriers women coaches experience at the organizational level and to determine how those factors influence interpersonal- and individual-level factors within their coaching context. Nine women who coach high school basketball were interviewed at two time points and asked to reflect on organizational-level factors relative to their coaching position and how those factors have shaped their coaching experience over time. Based on the results of the interviews, two organizational-level factors were identified as barriers for participants: navigating inconsistent hiring practices and hypermasculine culture within school sport. The participants described organizational-level factors as influencing their experiences at both interpersonal (e.g., support from mentors, barriers related to the athletic directors) and individual (e.g., age, experience, sexual orientation) levels. The findings provide empirical support for specific organizational factors that contribute to interpersonal- and individual-level coach experiences. The power structures embedded in these associations are defined and discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Physical activity and coping styles are factors that contribute to health status and to the reduction of stress. The aim of this research was to analyze the influence of physical activity and coping styles on recovery-stress state among Regular Physical Activity University Students (n = 67) and High-Performance University Athletes (n = 67) from a Mexican university. The results show statistically significant differences in the capacity of recovery from stress in High-Performance University Athletes. Additionally, two positive correlations emerged: one of engagement coping and recovery, and one of disengagement coping and stress. The interaction between engagement coping and physical activity predicted general well-being. In females, the engagement coping style predicts recovery from stress. We concluded that physical activity in combination with an engagement coping style contributes to the development of health in university students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

School sports programs intentionally created for students with and without disabilities may increase social participation of students with intellectual disabilities (IDs). Special Olympics Unified Sports is one program where students with and without ID participate on one team. Guided by a critical realist paradigm, this study explored the perceptions of students with and without ID and coaches of in-school Unified Sports. Interviews were conducted with 21 youths (12 with ID) and 14 coaches. Thematic analysis resulted in four developed themes (identified is outdated language): Inclusion—Is it a "we" or a "they?"Roles and Responsibilities, Educational Context for Inclusion, and Buy-In. Findings suggest students with and without ID and coaches value the inclusive nature of Unified Sports. Future research should explore training for coaches on inclusive practices (e.g., language), and optimal methods for consistent training (e.g., use of training manuals) to foster the philosophy of inclusion within school sports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although psychological distress has been shown to increase during adolescence, participation in organized activities may have protective effects. The present study aimed to identify whether there is a relationship between high school student-athletes' breadth of participation in organized activities and psychological distress, using a latent class analysis. Canadian adolescent-athletes (n = 930) in Grades 11 and 12 completed an online survey that measured: (a) high school sport participation, (b) community sport participation, (c) nonsport extracurricular activities participation, and (d) psychological distress. The latent class analysis indicated that a two-class model (i.e., Class 1 = narrower breadth, low distress; Class 2 = wider breadth, moderate distress) was most appropriate. Results indicated that despite the divergent probability of organized activity participation, participants in both classes had a low to moderate probability of presenting elevated levels of psychological distress. However, levels of psychological distress were still higher than other Canadian adolescent populations, suggesting that overscheduling could be of concern. Gender and time (i.e., prior/during COVID-19 pandemic) were significant covariates in the model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study paper aims to investigate the successful implementation of the sports activities in a selected school in the First District of Bohol in promoting student engagement. A case study design was utilized, employing qualitative study methods and purposive sampling in selecting the respondents. Five (5) physical education teachers who met the criteria participated in this study. The result of this study highlights the successful implementation of sports activities in a selected school in the First District of Bohol, wherein they implemented different sports activities that could maximize student engagement and contribute to high performing athletes. They also actively participated in different sports events and were able to bag different awards and always have a spot in higher competitions. This successful implementation and active participation of the school in different sports events was made achievable by the collaborative effort of the different stakeholders. This study benefits students, educators, school administrators, and future researchers by giving valuable insights into implementing sports activities that could promote student engagement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article "Chinese and Western Sports Philosophy and Their Differences" explores the contrasting views on the body in Chinese and Western sports philosophy. It delves into the historical development of dualism in Western thought, particularly through the perspectives of Plato and Descartes, highlighting the separation of mind and body. The text also critiques the impact of dualism on physical education and competitive sports, pointing out the potential harm caused by prioritizing either the mind or the body in sports training. [Extracted from the article]

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This article explored the political-organisational origins of non-racial school sport in South Africa. The focus was on identifying key role players and events of this particular history. It begins with a presentation of political-historical themes of resistance and accomodationism in South African education during the 1950s and 1960s. Next, it proceeds with a historical layout of the formation of the South African School Sports Board. This was an ineffective organisation steeped in conservative politics and was accused by its detractors of collaboration with the Apartheid state. After its demise, the South African Senior Schools' Sports Association and South African Primary Schools Sports Association emerged. These two organisations proved much more effective than their predecessor. The article concludes by showing how school sport organisations provided learners and teachers national participation opportunity, despite limitations on participation imposed by the Apartheid regime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory, this qualitative case study aimed to explore how the online school sport clubs (O-SSC) were developed and administered as a counteraction against the pandemic and the meanings of the O-SSC from stakeholders' perspectives in South Korea. Data were collected from official and open-source O-SSC materials, working-level meeting logs, and in-depth interviews with six policy stakeholders that included superintendents and teachers in Seoul, South Korea. The findings revealed four themes regarding the development of the policy and perceived changes as a result of the implementation of O-SSC: (a) thinking outside the box beyond traditional sports, (b) melting the frozen gym, (c) setting the stage beyond stereotypes in sport and physical spaces, and (d) unlimited opportunities to challenge: 'you can try it again tomorrow'. The discussion addressed the following: (a) O-SSC as a domino effect for youth development through sport and (b) balance between sportisation and healthisation. The O-SSC generated a transformative chain of changes, providing youths with a new sporting developmental asset and prioritising students' basic psychological needs and motivation. Furthermore, it embraced the inclusiveness, a quality missing in traditional school sport, and integrated aspects of physical fitness to tackle the adolescents' physical inactivity caused by COVID-19. To conclude, it is imperative to call for the development of school sport policy that is more adaptive, inclusive, and future-oriented, not just to prepare for future contingencies but to embrace new possibilities of school sport for the benefit of school-age adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Youth sport specialization is a growing trend in youth sports and is associated with an increased risk of injuries and burnout. However, it is unknown how sport specialization is perceived to be affecting the working environment of secondary school athletic trainers (ATs). The purpose of this paper is to describe how ATs perceive youth sport specialization impacting their workload and whether they perceive it to impact patient safety. Hypothesis: ATs will perceive that youth sport specialization impacts their workload and could impact patient safety. Study Design: A sequential, explanatory mixed methods design with 2 phases: (1) cross-sectional surveys and (2) individual interviews. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Methods: A total of 487 secondary school ATs completed the online survey (access rate, 8.4%; completion rate, 85.4%). The survey consisted of Likert questions and included sections about aspects of workload impacted by specialization, impacts on patient safety, demographics. Ten participants were selected to complete a semi-structured interview via video conference. Results: Approximately two-thirds of ATs perceive that sport specialization impacts their workload. (Somewhat, 38.6%; Quite a bit, 25.5%; A great deal, 5.5%) Attempts to reduce or modify patient activity and a patient's time for rehabilitation were the highest rated aspects of workload impacted by sport specialization. Approximately 30% ATs (29.9%) perceive that sport specialization impacts their workload to where it may influence patient safety (Somewhat, 21.6%; Quite a bit, 6.4%; A great deal, 1.9%). Three themes and subsequent subthemes were identified from the qualitative interviews: (1) current youth sport expectations, (2) conflict between school and club sports, and (3) AT job impacts. Conclusion: Secondary school ATs perceive their workload to be negatively impacted by youth sport specialization and some believe it may impact patient safety. Clinical Relevance: Youth sport specialization is impacting youth sport stakeholders, including ATs, in a variety of ways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article "Impact of Technical-Tactical and Physical Performance on the Match Outcome in Professional Soccer: A Case Study" delves into the relationship between technical-tactical and physical performance in professional soccer matches. It highlights that technical-tactical variables, like expected goals against (xGA) and expected goals chain against (xGCA), play a significant role in match outcomes, while running performance metrics do not show the same impact. The study suggests that technical-tactical factors may have a greater influence on match results than physical performance in professional soccer. The research provides valuable insights for enhancing soccer performance at elite levels, focusing on factors affecting match running performance, game location effects, and the evolution of football goal-scoring in FIFA World Cups. [Extracted from the article]

Sport-related concussions (SRCs) are prevalent in high school (HS) sports, though the determinants of, and relationships between concussion symptoms in this population remain relatively unknown. We analysed SRC data captured within the HS RIO injury surveillance system during 2014/15-2018/19. We used Generalized Estimating Equations to simultaneously assess covariate predictors of symptom presentations and identify pairwise symptom associations and employed multivariable ordinal logistic regressions to determine symptom resolution time (SRT) predictors. Among the 8,969 concussions assessed, headaches (94.3%) and dizziness (73.3%) were the most prevalently reported symptoms. In 5,953 boys’ concussion assessed, class year, event type and injury mechanism emerged as determinants of various concussion symptoms, while in 3,016 girls’ concussions assessed, class year, event type, injury mechanism, and sport type emerged as significant symptom determinants. In both groups, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, and disorientation were symptoms with the strongest associations with other symptoms. Odds of longer SRT were higher with greater endorsement (i.e. counts) of the subset of symptoms with strongest cross-domain associations (ORadj. = 1.35; 95% CI = [1.30, 1.40]). Our findings provide valuable information for informing sideline and follow-up clinical concussion assessment algorithms in high school athletes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Football plays a fundamental role in the lives of the boys and girls who play it and it can become an invaluable educational instrument. However, for introduction to football to be truly educational, it needs to be carefully planned and guided; otherwise, it may encourage negative and undesirable behaviour from a moral and ethical point of view. That way, many authors claim that a careful and deliberate initiation to football is necessary for the promotion of sportspersonship to become a reality. Purpose: The goal of this research is to analyse the evolution of sportspersonship orientation in the social sports football schools of Fundación Real Madrid and in association football clubs. For this purpose, the Multidimensional Sportspersonship Orientations Scale is used. The research involves 1509 male and female youth football players aged between 8 and 16 years (M = 10.9±2.2), of whom 952 belong to the social sports football schools of the Fundación Real Madrid and 547 to association football clubs. Results: The most outstanding results show that the players of the social sports schools of Fundación Real Madrid obtain high values in sportspersonship orientation. Moreover, these values remain high in all categories, while they show a significant decrease in players from association football clubs. Conclusions: The social sports model of Fundación Real Madrid can contribute to maintaining high levels of sportspersonship orientation throughout the player's training process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Physical activity and sport (PAS) programmes are an important part of organized extracurricular activities for children and young people. They appear as potentially inclusive environments where students could be provided with holistic development based on active and healthy lifestyles. The aim of this study was to evaluate and describe the Gipuzkoa School Sport Programme (GSSP) from the positive youth development (PYD). The research was carried out based on CPAR (Critical Participatory Action-Research) methodology: a "CPAR group" was created -including researchers and policymakers- to carry out the evaluation of the GSSP in which we analyzed (a) the social environment or PYD climate and (b) life skills. The evaluation and description of the GSSP confirmed that it meets most requirements for providing positive development contexts and opportunities for PYD. The choice of prioritizing multisport and deliberate play and putting early specialization aside seem key conditions to ensure PYD-promoting environments. This work could serve as a referent for decisionmakers in organizations dedicated to designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating PYD-focused extracurricular youth sport programmes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Burnout, characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, poses a significant challenge to adolescent athletes, particularly in high-intensity sports like basketball. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage emotions, which is negatively associated with burnout. Emotional labor, including strategies of surface acting (SA), deep acting (DA), and genuine expression (GE), plays a potentially key role in emotion management between EI and burnout for athletes. This study aims to investigate the relationship between EI and burnout, as well as the mediating role of emotional labor strategies among adolescent basketball players. Our cross-sectional study, conducted in youth sports schools in four different places in China, involved 260 basketball players. Results indicate a negative association between EI and burnout, with SA and GE emerging as significant mediators. SA was positively linked to burnout, while GE showed a negative association. These findings suggest that enhancing EI and managing emotional labor strategies are crucial for mitigating burnout and improving the well-being and performance of young athletes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article, written by Nola Agha and Jess C. Dixon, discusses a report authored by the two individuals that aims to broaden students' understanding of the sport industry. The report introduces a sport industry model that visualizes the interconnected partners involved in producing sport content, products, and services. It suggests that the model can be used in sport management courses and provides suggestions for engaging with the content, such as in-class discussions. The authors are affiliated with the University of Windsor, and their contact information is provided for further inquiries. [Extracted from the article]

The current research aims to identify the effect of using the numbered heads strategy supported by some electronic media on developing some athletics skills and engaging in them among sports school students. It was conducted in the second semester during the academic year 2023/2024 AD, and the researcher used the experimental method using pre- and post- measurements for one group. The “second year middle school students” sample consists of (70) students, divided as follows: (50) as an experimental sample and (20) as a survey sample. Homogeneity was carried out among the sample members, and the educational program was designed using the numbered heads strategy. The researcher designed a measure of engagement and skill tests in some athletics skills as research tools. Among the most important results I reached: The educational program using the numbered heads strategy has a positive impact on improving the level of performance of the athletics skills under research and the engagement scale. The researcher recommends the necessity of employing and adopting the numbered heads strategies in learning skill performance and cognitive achievement in individual and group games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Youths are in the process of figuring out answers to the question "who am I?" and young athletes are searching for athletic identity in interaction with their friends, teammates, coaches, and so on. This study explores athletes' presentations of athletic identity based on 24 interviews with ambitious young athletes attending upper secondary sport schools. Anchored in Goffman's theory of the self and the presentation of the self, as well as Markus and Nurius' concept of possible selves, the study views identity as socially constructed in interaction. Utilising this theoretical perspective alongside thematic analysis resulted in four themes that reveal characteristics that are deemed central in an athletic identity. First, the theme I am a dutiful athlete constitutes integral facets of the athletes' self-presentation as committed and diligent individuals. The interviews also bring to light variations in the athletes' attitudes and approaches towards these expectations and concepts. The remaining three themes: I must be unique, We must be unique, and I must have fun, illustrate how being a performing athlete extends beyond duties tied to training, resting, and eating. While the findings suggest the existence of certain dominant and desirable characteristics in an athletic identity, they also highlight variations in identities, emphasising negotiation and flexibility in handling the athlete role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sport plays an important role in the conception of Australian national identity. Much of the scholarly work on this topic has concentrated on professional, high-profile sports and athletes. In this article, we draw attention to a highly symbolic aspect of popular sporting culture—school sports houses—and the prominent historical figures and motifs that they project through their team names, mascots and colours. School sports houses are potent examples of banal nationalism, whereby elements of Australianness are reinforced through the tradition of school athletics and swimming carnivals. Here, we highlight the overlap between the school-based agenda of encouraging group identity and the broader notion of the nation as an imagined community. Using a comprehensive dataset of Queensland high school sport houses in 1969 and 2023, we observe several trends, such as the persistence of houses named after colonial explorers and the disparity between houses with women's and men's namesakes. We consider the role of school sports houses as "identity primers", or scripts, that encourage schoolchildren to identify with specific historic figures, landforms, animal totems, character traits and other qualities as indicators of the region and nation in which they live. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Transcending cultural and linguistic barriers, sports unite participants, enhancing physical health, teaching teamwork and discipline, and fostering social skills and resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Physical activity (PA) is an important predictor of physical and mental health preventing chronic degenerative diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate in a group of Italian high school students whether health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and lifestyle habits (diet) are associated with the level of physical activity performed (low, moderate, high). Data were collected from 2819 adolescents (n = 951 males). HRQoL was analyzed using the Italian version of the KIDSCREEN-52. Physical activity level was analyzed using the PAQ-A, while eating habits with KIDMED. Practicing physical activity in general improves HRQoL. Specifically, adolescents practicing moderate or high PA, in single dimensions of HRQoL, showed better mood (p < 0.001), self-perception (p < 0.001), family relationships (p < 0.001), reported a higher perception of socioeconomic status (p < 0.05), relationship with peers (p < 0.001), and social acceptance (p < 0.001). High PA subjects reported increased physical (p < 0.001) and mental health (p < 0.001), increased autonomy (p < 0.001), and school learning (p < 0.001). For lifestyle habits, practicing moderate PA showed higher adherence tox the Mediterranean diet (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our results highlighted a positive association between the frequency of PA levels, some dimensions of HRQoL, and risk behaviors. These findings demonstrated the protective role of sports not only as a preventive strategy for the onset of chronic degenerative diseases, but also as an educator of healthy lifestyle habits, thus suggesting the importance and need to implement strategies to promote sports practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"Leave It: Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns" is a nine-part documentary that delves into the history and cultural significance of baseball in America, with a focus on New York City and Boston. While the film acknowledges some iconic moments and players from other regions, it has been criticized for its bias towards these cities and for neglecting the achievements of teams from elsewhere. The documentary also explores topics such as racial and gender barriers, players vs. owners, and rural vs. urban dynamics within the sport. Seamus Kearney, the author of this text, offers a critical review of the series, questioning its portrayal of certain players, its depiction of gender segregation, and its treatment of players and owners. Kearney concludes by stating that while the series is praiseworthy in terms of storytelling and research, it may be too lengthy for some viewers. [Extracted from the article]

Childhood and early puberty have been shown to be key points for learning healthy habits. Recent data suggest that this is the period when inactive children become predisposed to negative health consequences later in life, including overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The advantages of FA for the age group 18-64 years and after the age of 65 have been proven. Objective: To study FA and sport among adolescents (11-14 years old) and their parents in the city of Plovdiv. Material and methods: The study included regular students aged 11-14 years, 275 children and their parents, a total of 550 people. Statistical and sociological methods have been used for data processing. Presentation: The results have found that 108 (39.3%) of the respondents do not play extra sports outside of school, with a greater proportion of youth playing sports in their free time being boys 101 (70.1%) compared to girls 66 (50.4%) playing extra sports outside of school. No statistical relationship has been found between gender and desire for sports (χ2 = 5.269; df = 4; p = 0.261). At the time of the survey, only 50 (18.2%) of parents played sports in their free time. Conclusion: A greater proportion of adolescents do not play sports in their free time, and most of them are girls. The personal example of the parents is the leading factor in encouraging the practice of FA and sports, but in a greater part of the families of adolescents there are no parents who play sport. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Childhood overweight and obesity are increasingly prevalent in Pakistan, posing significant public health challenges. This study explores the associations of school-level factors and school sports facility parameters with overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Pakistan. A cross-sectional study across seven random districts in Punjab province, Pakistan, was conducted using a representative multistage random cluster sample. Underweight (BMI < 5th percentile), overweight (85th ≤ BMI < 95th percentile), and obese (95th percentile ≤ BMI) were defined using the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2000 criteria. Statistical analyses including the Chi-square test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and linear regression were performed to investigate predictive characteristics. Logistic regression analysis assessed the simultaneous impact of several covariates on dichotomous outcomes, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) computed and a significance level set at p < 0.05. The study included 4108 Pakistani school children aged 9 to 17 years (mean age = 13.92 years, 59.3% boys) from 62 schools. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 19.4% and 10.7%, respectively. Findings revealed a concerning lack of physical education activities (60% reported 0 sessions per week), morning exercise (60%), and classroom exercises (66%) among school-aged children. Leadership attitudes toward physical education (β = 0.04, p = 0.006) and students' satisfaction with the playground (β = 0.05, p = 0.015) showed significant associations with body weight status. Conversely, provision of physical education facilities, effective fund utilization for physical education, meeting school sports facility requirements, and weekend opening of school sports grounds did not significantly impact weight status. Satisfaction with the playground was significantly associated with a lower risk of overweight (OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.69–0.95, p < 0.05), indicating reduced overweight likelihood among students satisfied with school playgrounds. The study underscores significant gaps in promoting physical activity within school environments and highlights the urgent need for interventions to enhance physical education resources and sports facilities, aiming to create healthier school environments and reduce overweight and obesity prevalence among students. Further research and interventions are crucial for promoting lifelong physical activity habits and improving student health and well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The International Sport Coaching Journal (ISCJ) Digest is a compilation of summaries of coaching and coach education articles from various sport-related journals. The Digest is created by volunteer academics who review and summarize relevant articles, with a focus on sport psychology and sport coaching and physical education journals. However, there is a need for more representation of sociology journals. An analysis of article titles reveals that the most common words are "coach," "coaching," "sport," "youth," "elite," and "athletes." The document also discusses trends and topics in the titles, such as youth and performance-based research. The Digest is important for coaching scholars as it provides links to literature in other fields and journals, and interested individuals are encouraged to join the Digest team to expand its scope. [Extracted from the article]

Talent-school settings may generate stress via demanding expectations. To investigate students representing Norway's growing phenomenon of early adolescent talent schools, we interviewed twenty-seven 14- to15-year-old boys and girls about their experiences with self- and socially imposed expectations. Students were recruited from two sports schools (n = 14) and one school each with talent classes for ballet (n = 7) and music (n = 6). Using reflexive thematic analysis, we found four main themes representing the performers' accounts of (a) self-oriented expectations of persistent hard work, evoking self-doubts, and never-give-up attitudes; (b) coaches'/teachers' socially prescribed expectations, stimulating hard work, and pursuit of approval and opportunities; (c) parental expectations, reflected as helpful support, concerns of letting parents down, and negotiating independence; and (d) struggles with balancing expectations, reflected by demanding workloads, difficulties with prioritizing recovery, and ill-being. Early interventions targeting unhealthy self- and socially imposed expectations in high-expectation settings may be required to safeguard youth performers' healthy development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article discusses the professionalization of sport coaching from a Scandinavian perspective, highlighting the evolution of coaching standards and the impact on elite, recreational, and youth sports. It emphasizes the importance of ethical norms, knowledge creation, and the role of social sciences in coaching research. The text explores various aspects of coaching, including the development of a knowledge base, the impact of commercialization on coaching roles, and the challenges faced by coaches in addressing sensitive issues like athlete health. Additionally, it delves into the tensions between professionalism and voluntarism in grassroots coaching, as well as the ethical considerations and power dynamics within coach-athlete relationships. [Extracted from the article]

Since the introduction of a national system for upper-secondary sport schools in Sweden in the 1970s, these institutions have been an important environment for developments in training and coaching. This is particularly true for cross-country skiing, where these schools quickly became an obligatory passage point. Coaches at the sport schools, often formally employed as PE teachers, were among the first professionalized endurance sport coaches in Sweden. This article examines how communities of practice have influenced the professionalization process of XC ski coaches at Swedish sport schools. The results show how being part of this community is conditioned on personal experience of active learning, historically as a skier yourself and currently as a coach who participates in the everyday work. The strong communities of practice have enabled coaches to maintain a high degree of self--governance and ensured that experiential knowledge remain important in relation to scientific knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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