Article
Integrating Physical Activity, Coach Collaboration, and Life Skill Development in Youth: School Counselors’ Perceptions
Journal of School Counseling
(2014)
Abstract
Given the social, emotional, and academic benefits of physical activity related to youth development (Hellison, 2011), coupled with the minimal research regarding how school counselors can use physical activity for life skill development, this article focuses on school counselors’ beliefs about collaborating with coaches and using physical activity to develop life skills. In surveying 338 school counselors, we found support for collaborating with coaches and using physical activity to develop life skills, in addition to interest in training opportunities for school counselors to integrate physical activity into their job. Implications for school counselors, coaches, and other stakeholders are provided.
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Publication Date
2014
Citation Information
Laura Hayden, Amy Cook, Alexandra Scherer, Scott Greenspan, et al.. "Integrating Physical Activity, Coach Collaboration, and Life Skill Development in Youth: School Counselors’ Perceptions" Journal of School Counseling Vol. 12 Iss. 23 (2014) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amy_cook/24/