Analysis Paper Assignment
Sport experiences for young athletes are very diverse. It is a mistake to assume that all sports are organized around the same goals and orientations, played in the same spirit, or defined in the same way. At this time, the most dominant sport form in wealthy, postindustrial nations is organized around the power and performance model. This model espouses the ideas of pushing human limits, proving excellence through hard work and dedication, playing in pain or when injured, meeting performance standards to make teams, enormous control from coaches and administrators, and high levels of competition.
At the opposite end of the spectrum is the pleasure and participation model. This model involves connections among people, a spirit of personal enjoyment and growth, personal empowerment through participation, inclusiveness, democratic decision-making, and collegial competition with competitors defined as partners.
With this in mind, and based on your sports interests and career goals, discuss ways to preserve and promote pleasure and sports participation in the U.S. today. Is this important to do in today's society, given the current rates of obesity and sedentary lifestyles of many young people?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.