Constraints to Activity Participation in Early Adolescence
This study examined why early adolescents do not become involved in, or drop out of, organized recreation activities in which they have an interest or had previously been involved. The subjects were 940 fifth through eighth graders in a large metropolitan area of a southwestern state. Early adolescent involvement in new activities was perceived to be constrained by parents denying permission to join, lack of skills, and lack of transportation. Loss of interest, dislike for leaders, moving, and feeling too old were perceived reasons for ceasing participation. Results also suggested that early adolescents perceive constraints somewhat differently than do adults. Opportunities should capitalize on circumstances crucial to early adolescent development. Activity providers should focus marketing efforts on constraints identified by this age group as well as extolling the benefits and satisfactions derived from activities, to provide a continuity of challenge and interests as individuals move through various lif...
The paper,by using Anqing Teachers college as an example,analyses the advantages and weaknesses of PE education support through teaching practice from teachers colleges,but at the same time,there still exists some threats and opportunities.Based on the analyses,the author proposes some countermeasures to further PE education support from teachers colleges.