Youth sports add economic vitality ... but it can also improve brain health. These benefits are arguably even more vital for youth. According to the CDC, the benefits of physical activity include ...

Exclusionary practices in sports harm all kids, not just trans youth. Regardless of these clear benefits, legislation that blocks trans and nonbinary youth from participating in school sports is ...

A groundbreaking study by University of Sydney researchers found the positive link between participation in youth sports and improved academic results. It suggests the benefits of becoming a ...

The Huntington YMCA Youth Outdoor Soccer league is one of many youth rec programs that promote teamwork, teach skills, and most importantly, having fun while exercising. Coach Chris shares ...

Child Development expert and founder of Building All Children Kendra Morgan, joined News On 6 to discuss youth sports' benefits and potential drawbacks. “Sports teach children so many good ...

According to a report from the 2020 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Science Board, there are many benefits to organized youth sports. Participating in sports is associated with ...

Benefits of regular physical activity include: Playing sports as a child or youth establishes healthy habits and lifestyle traits throughout adulthood. These habits can help decrease healthcare ...

Despite significant and increasing costs, parents see the benefits of youth sports. * On average, parents spend $3,000 on youth sports annually. * More than three-fifths of parents (64% ...

Good Sports is working to bring those costs down by providing equipment, apparel and footwear to youth organizations across the country. "We don't want that opportunity and those benefits just to ...

While sports generally offer great benefits for youth, the study found those benefits are increasingly eroded the more that youth are exposed to such language ― even if they aren't the targets ...