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... > social science subjects > health and social care > global health > child health > child development > sports and positive youth development
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health (discipline) > child health > child development > sports and positive youth development
... > social science subjects > psychology > developmental psychology > child psychology > child development > sports and positive youth development
... > social science subjects > sociology > race, ethnicity and migration > gender and family > child development > sports and positive youth development
... > social science subjects > sociology > race, ethnicity and migration > health and social welfare > child development > sports and positive youth development
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > child development > sports and positive youth development

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sports and positive youth development  

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  • With childhood obesity reaching epic proportions in the United States, physical education in schools and participation in sports may be one key to the development of lifelong habits of fitness. Children who engage in physical activity in early childhood may, without realizing it, be taking the initial step in preventing chronic illness and obesity in adulthood. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Sports and Positive Youth Development]

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