A Life Skills Development Program for High School Student-Athletes

Author: Petitpas Albert J.   Van Raalte Judy L.   Cornelius Allen E.   Presbrey Jim  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0278-095X

Source: The Journal of Primary Prevention, Vol.24, Iss.3, 2004-21, pp. : 325-334

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Abstract

Sport and after school activities have been identified as fertile ground for adolescents to develop initiative and feelings of self-efficacy. The purpose of this article is to describe the development and implementation of a national intervention program that uses sport participation as a vehicle to enhance life skill development in urban youth. Evaluation data are provided and some potential advantages of using sport and after-school activities to promote social competence are discussed.