Exercise and Sport Studies 225 - EDUC THRU PHYSICAL:YOUTH SPORT

This course is designed to explore how youth sports impacts the health, education, and well-being of children. Class components will include an examination of youth sport philosophies, literature on cognitive and physical growth, approaches to coach and parent education, and an assessment of school and community based programs. As a class we will design, organize, and implement a series of youth sport days at Smith College.