Why is Sports
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Athletics provide opportunities for young people to learn life skills for success. Successful Sports Character programs make the most of through hands-on teachable moments that celebrate: integrity, coachability, perseverance, positive attitude, respect, and the ability to work well with others.So, what are the obstacles kids face today that derail good character skills?
54% of teens are afraid of auditioning or “trying-out” in order to
be a part of something.
40% of teens are afraid of peer pressure or not fitting in with people at school.
33.7% of teens are stressed out over test taking.
91% of teens have been a victim of bullying.
3% admitted to having been a bully and now regret their actions.
5% said they were bullied because they were “poor”.
4% said they were bullied for having physical or learning disability.
75.5% of teens worry about poor academic performance or not getting good grades.
Charles Barkley proclaimed he wasn’t a role model, yet kids still ranked famous athletes among the most “admired people” in their lives (73%)— second only to their parents (92 %).
Kids View on Athletes74% of kids believe it is common for sports figures to yell at a referee or official. 62% believe it’s okay to taunt or “trash-talk” an opponent.
52% understand the use of banned substances to get an edge on the competition.46% condone taking cheap shots or hitting an opponent.
24 % of kids surveyed said it isn’t necessary to study hard and finish school if you are successful at sports. 34% also believe sports stars received special treatment if they break the law….
Isn’t it time for youth to have a fresh mindset on
what good character really means?
At The C.A.R.E. Foundation,is dedicated to making an
impact on Youth Recreation and Sports Character
Programs
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Resource InformationABCnewsgo.com: Study says kids emulate athletes http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/story?id=100296Stage of Life.com: Statistics about Teens and Fear, Statistics about teens and bullyinghttp://www.stageoflife.com/StageHighSchool/OtherResources/Statistics_on_High_School_Students_and_Teenagers.aspx
