APA 1302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Technoscience, Problem Solving, Baby Boom
26 Apr 2016
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Organized youth sports emerged in the 20th century. The first programs focused on masculinizing boys. Schools, communities and church wanted to teach boys to work together productively and/or to be leaders in society (class?) Organized youth sports grew rapidly in many industrialized countries after world war ii (baby boom parents involved) Programs in the us emphasized competition as preparation for future occupational success in a capitalist society. Until 1970"s girls" interests generally were ignored (women" s movement, fitness movement, gov. legislation) Social changes related to the growth of organized youth sports. Baby boom and increase in immigration, growth of the suburbs and economic prosperity which led to construction of facilities. Increased belief that sports promote values such as character, increased visibility of high- performance and professional sports in society. According to mike smith, 4 assumptions underline adultorganized youth sports in 1970" s: 2. sports for children must be organized by adults if they are to be of real value.
