"SPORTS ARE FUN": A Guide for the Discussion of Sport-Related Films

• Main Authors: Robert P. Olympia MD (Author), Christy Lucas BS (Author), Vignesh Doraiswamy MD (Author), Cristina Funghi MD (Author), Hannah M. Wakefield MD, MPH (Author), Bryan H. Wakefield PhD (Author), Jodi Brady MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Sport participation is an important part of the development of children and adolescents in the United States. Due to the popularity of sport-related films, coaches, athletic trainers, and parents have used these films to both educate and motivate pediatric athletes. The objective of this study was to develop a discussion guide template based on common positive and negative themes depicted in sport-related films, and demonstrate the application of this discussion guide template to a select number of sport-related films released from 2014 to 2018. A discussion guide template ("SPORTS ARE FUN") was developed by the co-investigators, reflecting common themes of " S portsmanship, P articipation for All, O bstacles, R elationships, T eamwork, S etting Realistic Goals, A cademics, R esponsibility, E xercise/Nutrition/Rest/Drugs/Performance Enhancing Drugs, F un, U nrelenting Spirit, and " N o Pain, No Gain." The authors hope that pediatric health care providers, athletic coaches/staff, and parents can utilize this discussion guide template in the education and development of children and adolescents who participate in sports.

Item Description

2333-794X
10.1177/2333794X19860657