May 11, 2021 ALL

Today: Alumni Continuing Education Series: The Future of Youth Sports

Featuring Brian Gearity, Ph.D. ’01, Director and Associate Professor of the Master of Arts in Sport, Denver University and Bryan Beigie ’04, Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department, John Carroll University.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Hosted on the Zoom Platform.

One of the hallmarks of childhood is participation in youth sports. The Aspen Institute reports that over 70% of children age 6-12 participate in at least one sport. However, this number drops significantly as students progress into middle and high school. This program will discuss why youth sports remains vital for the biological, psychological, and sociological development of children. It will also explore the future of youth sports, with a focus on participation, privatization and sport specialization.

Register at https://jcu.edu/calendar/aces-future-youth-sports

For questions, contact Eric Eickhoff at eeickhoff@jcu.edu.