Children Sports
Kids sports - children and sports, sports for kids, kids sports activities, youth sports. Sports, ranging from loosely organized 'pickup' games to highly organized professional or college matches, are somewhat of a national obsession in the United States and elsewhere in the world. While the first sports were quite simple, and defined as expending physical energy in a recreational manner, modern sports involve complicated sets of rules, organized teams, officials or referees, paid athletes, and a highly competitive atmosphere. Most colleges have sports teams, including such popular sports as football, soccer, basketball, and baseball, among others. Likewise, most major cities throughout the world have professional sports teams. The links included herein relate specifically to children and sports, kids sports activities and youth sports.
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| Peta Bee: Take Out Choice and Get Those Children Sweating Peta Bee argues that it is time for PE to a be compulsory school subject for safety reasons and in order to battle obesity. |
Sam Wollaston on China's Sports Schools China's sports schools take thousands of very young children and groom them for glory. In four years' time, it should be... |
| Fast Food Firms Accused of Using Sport to Attract Children Health campaigners fear obesity among the young is being fuelled by multimillion pound sponsorships of celebrities and... |
'Cool' Kid Climbs to Glory As Us Sport Cultivates Child Stars Rock climber Scott Cory, 13, is one of a number of ever younger athletes in the United States. They include a six-year-old... |
| Kids Learn Vital Lessons to Help Fight Childhood Obesity The prevalence of childhood obesity has quadrupled in children ages 6 to11 and nearly doubled in adolescents ages 12 to19... |
Is parental involvement a liability in youth sports? Is parental involvement a liability in Youth Sports? The answer is yes. Read on to find out why and what can be done about... |
| Taking a Cue from Pool, Kids Rack-Up Success in School School is back in session. Time to put away the toys of summer and pick up the tools of learning, such as books, pencils,... |
So Your Son Wants to Play Sports, Huh? A closer look at what the Big Three (football, baseball and basketball) have to offer a prospective kid that could play any... |
| General: Watching sports with mom Often, people talk of the importance of sports in father/son relationships. Sometimes, sports can be a wonderful part of a... |
Violence at kid's sporting events -- Film at 11 Parents and coaches starting brawls at kids sporting events. Can't we all just get along? What ever happened to -- just for... |
| YOUTH SPORTS: Is violence out of control? Has violence crept into youth sports? And, how can it be tempered now that the genie is out of the proverbial bottle? | |
All American Soap Box Derby
Check All American Soap Box Derby for information on this popular youth sport, with resources on getting a competition in your area.
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital
Browse Girl Scout Council for information on scouting, volunteering, parent information, girls-for-girls section, employment opportunities, and more.
Kidtivity.com
Looking for cool activities for the kids to do this summer? Use Kidtivity.com to find, sign up for and manage art classes, camps, sports programs and more.
Public Broadcasting Service: NOVA Online: Universe Within
Check PBS for information on skiing, skating, cycling, and other resources from NOVA Online.
Time Warner Corporation: Sports Illustrated for Kids
Check Time Warner Corporation for information on this classic magazine, including resources, games, and trivia.
University of Texas, Austin: Women's Sports Information and Resources Guide
Check University of Texas for information on Women’s Sports, including current issues in the field, and related links of interest.
World Wildlife Fund
Check World Wildlife Fund for information on this animal preservation organization, with quizzes, surprises, and more.
Youth Sports Network
Check Youth Sports Network for information on the latest sports news, chat, or information for parents and coaches.