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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

OF YOUTH SPORTS. IN THE WORLD OF YOUTH SPORTS ... FOR ATHLETES LIKE EIGHTH GRADER LANEY LEE, THE BENEFITS ARE CLEAR. I GOT TO SHOOT MORE, DRIBBLE MORE, AND I JUST GOT TO PLAY WITH MORE GIRLS ...

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 ...

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 ...

Solving youth sports’ shortage of umpires and referees ... emotional and mental benefits. “If you lock them into one sport, they don’t have a chance to explore other interests,” Virtue ...