The world of sport is continually evolving, and the use of technology is just one aspect that has had an enormous impact on the way we spectate, play and experience the modern sport. The advancements of technology use in the sport over the last 200 years have not only changed professional sport dramatically, but it has also impacted sports at the grassroots level. Junior netball might not have the action replays and GPS tracking technology that is used by the pros. However, the improvements made in electronic apps, clothing apparel and online information sources, are all examples of how technology …
Bullying in Youth Sports
Read on to find out more for about bullying in youth sports. As well as useful ideas and strategies to overcome this potentially harmful issue. In Australia, 1 in 4 students report incidences of bullying. Unfortunately, many children won’t come forward about their experience for fear of making the bullying worse, meaning the actual number of children who experience bullying may be much higher than statistics indicate. Bullying comes in many forms and is defined as repeated and intentional verbal, physical, social or psychological aggressive behaviour. It intends to cause harm, distress and/or fear. This behaviour can be directed toward …
