Checking In: Social, Emotional & Physical Well-Being Matters More than Ever in Adolescent Athletes

Course Access Opens December 8th

This presentation is a replay from NATA 2023 in Indianapolis, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.

Abstract:
Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to mental health symptoms due to biological, physical, social, and environmental changes occurring during this period of life and development. Moreover, adolescents must contend with a developing brain and physical changes brought on by puberty, an increase in psychosocial stressors associated with social pressures and interactions, and changing academic responsibilities. Research shows that there is a direct association between participation in school-based activities, including sport and a reduced risk of experiencing a major depressive episode. This session aims to quantify social, emotional and physical well-being in adolescent sport participants and discuss how equitable programming can facilitate healthier well-being across various sociodemographics.

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize social, emotional and physical well-being.
• List measures of social, emotional and physical well-being that can be utilized in clinical practice.
• Explain benefits of sport on adolescent well-being.

Level:
Essential

Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy 

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: adolescent well-being, social, emotional, puberty, depression, stressors

Enhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
This course will expire on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST and will be removed from your account if not completed.
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