Youth Sports

2. Organized physical activities for children and adolescents, typically involving teams or individual competition.
3. The development of a distinct personality or self-concept, often influenced by social interactions and experiences.
6. The ability to make independent choices and decisions, often emphasized in individual sports.
8. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
10. Socially constructed obstacles that prevent individuals from different cultural backgrounds from participating equally in activities.
11. The practice of offering time and services to others without payment.
12. Acting in ways consistent with what society and individuals typically think are good values.
13. The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, norms, and behaviors appropriate to their society or social group, often facilitated through interactions in youth sports.
14. The anticipated behaviors and norms that society holds for individuals based on their roles and status.
15. The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.

1. Social and economic experiences and realities that influence an individual’s or group’s behavior and attitudes.
4. Ethical, appropriate, polite, and fair behavior while participating in a game or athletic event.
5. The effect of an event, policy, or activity on the economy of a community or region.
7. Differences in access, opportunities, and treatment based on gender.
9. Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together, such as teammates.