YOUTH SPORTS: BENEFITS, RISKS AND PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Authors

  • Adair José Pereira da Rocha
  • Gislaine Cristina Vagetti
  • Valdomiro de Oliveira
  • Mariana Trindade Rosa de Souza
  • Vanessa Melina Cotrim Rojas
  • Sergio Roberto de Lara Oliveira

Keywords:

Sports, Education, Children, Public Health, Sports Pedagogy, Early Specialization

Abstract

This chapter analyzes the benefits and risks associated with children and adolescents' participation in sports activities, focusing on early specialization and its impacts on physical, psychological, and social health. Recent literature (2020–2025) reinforces that, although sports promote physical growth, motor development, and socialization, unplanned practice or focusing exclusively on one sport increases the risk of injury, stress, and sports dropout. The text discusses national and international evidence, highlighting the importance of sports pedagogy and sports diversification as essential strategies for ensuring healthy and sustainable development.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.030-079

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Published

2025-10-06

Issue

Knowledge Networks: Education as a Multidisciplinary Field

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Copyright (c) 2025 Adair José Pereira da Rocha, Gislaine Cristina Vagetti, Valdomiro de Oliveira, Mariana Trindade Rosa de Souza, Vanessa Melina Cotrim Rojas, Sergio Roberto de Lara Oliveira

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How to Cite

da Rocha, . A. J. P., Vagetti, G. C. ., de Oliveira, V. ., de Souza, M. T. R. ., Rojas, V. M. C., & Oliveira, S. R. de L. . (2025). YOUTH SPORTS: BENEFITS, RISKS AND PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. Seven Editora, 1261-1263. https://sevenpubl.com.br/editora/article/view/8179