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Athletes Should Play More Sports : An Ecological Dynamics Perspective
Presentation Year
2026
College or Department
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
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This project looks at early sport specialization and its associated risks, including increased injury rates, burnout, and limited long-term athletic development. It highlights how repetitive, single-sport training can restrict adaptability and overall skill development in youth athletes. To combat this, the project explores ecological dynamics as an alternative approach. By emphasizing varied movement experiences, environmental learning, and adaptability, this approach promotes more holistic athlete development. The project ultimately argues that multi-sport participation naturally aligns with ecological dynamics and can help lessen the negative effects of early specialization.
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Primary Contact: First Name
Adam
Primary Contact: Last Name
Garrison
Primary Contact: Email
ajg178@humboldt.edu
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Undergraduate Student
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7142803247
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