Contribution of Athletic Identity to Child and Adolescent Physical Activity

Anderson, Cheryl; Mâsse, Louise C.; Hong, Zhang; Coleman, Karen J.; Chang, Shine

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2009.05.017

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“…Obesity was inversely associated with one PA outcome in boys, whereas being overweight, but not obese, was positively associated with girls’ participation in team sports. Previous studies have observed similar findings, 59 including greater PA in overweight relative to normal weight Hispanic girls. 60 The lack of a consistent relationship may reflect limitations of the self-report PA measures, the importance of energy intake, rather than energy expenditure, to BMI, and the limitations of BMI as a measure of adiposity in adolescents.…”

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Gender Differences in Sociodemographic and Behavioral Influences of Physical Activity in Mexican-Origin Adolescents

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Miranda

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Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Gender Differences in Sociodemographic and Behavioral Influences of Physical Activity in Mexican-Origin Adolescents

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Miranda

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“…Defined as “the degree to which an individual identifies with their athletic role”, athletic identity has been related to both positive and negative performance outcomes 127. From a positive dimension, a healthy athletic identity has been linked to stronger commitment to training and a greater focus on athletic goals 125,128. Likewise, strong athletic identities are associated with positive psychological outcomes such as enhanced body image, increased self-confidence, and decreased anxiety, as a result of intensive training and successful performance 128.…”

Section: Psychological Risks For Injury In Elite Athletesmentioning

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The elite young athlete: strategies to ensure physical and emotional health

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Caine³

2016

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This article presents a current review of the risk of physical and psychological injury associated with participation in elite youth sport, and suggests strategies to ensure the physical and emotional health of these young athletes. Although there is lack of epidemiological data, especially with regard to psychological injury, preliminary data suggest that the risk of injury is high in this population. While there is lack of incident and follow-up data, there is also concern regarding burnout, disordered eating, and the long-term consequences of injury. Modifiable injury risk factors identified include postural control, competition anxiety, life events, previous injury, and volume of training. There are presently no studies designed to determine the effectiveness of injury prevention measures in elite youth sports. However, there is adequate evidence arising from injury prevention studies of youth sports participants – including neuromuscular training, protective equipment, mental training to enhance self-esteem, and sport rules modification – to prevent injuries in elite youth sports settings. Although not tested, psychosocial prevention strategies such as adoption of task-oriented coping mechanisms, autonomous support from parents, and a proactive organizational approach also show promise in injury prevention.

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“…50 Highlighting these pupils' capabilities in this specific aspect of fitness through testing could be a way to positively reinforce a specific "athletic identity." This construct predicts sports participation and PA levels independently of gender, body mass, ethnicity, 51 and perceived task competence. 52 Therefore, the inclusion of nonweight bearing strength and power tests increases the likelihood of good physical performances and is critical to ensuring that children across the range of BMI values receive positive feedback on physical performance.…”

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confidence: 99%