Characteristics
Characteristics
Characteristics of U-10 Children
Lengthened attention span.
Still in motion but not so busy.
Psychologically becoming more firm.
Boys and Girls beginning to develop separately.
Overall and small motor skills becoming more refined.
Prefer team type balls and equipment.
Pace factor becoming developed (to think ahead).
Characteristics of U-12 Children
Enjoys competition.
Psychological development has progressed.
Teamwork has improved. Coordination has improved.
Technical competency has improved.
Development of speed strength.
Problem solving can take place with teammates.
Self-appearance and peer pressure are a concern.
Varying stages of puberty for both boys and girls: through age 10 group co-ed teams can exist without disadvantage, thereafter-single gender teams are more suitable.
Characteristics of U- 14 Children
Differences in mental development.
Sense of belonging, achievement and accomplishment.
Varying stages of puberty.
Displays independence and is self-critical.
Aware of praise, status and recognition.
A time of self-discovery.
Characteristics for Adolescence (ages 15 through 23)
Covers a wide range of ages.
Transition from childhood to adulthood.
Biological, cultural and psychological transition.
Strive for a personal identity and a self-definition.
More of wanting to be independent and making their own decisions.
Conflicting influences at times between parents and peers.
Age of accepting responsibility and being held account able. High expectations of themselves.
Need to belong, to be accepted.
Have idea of being invincible; take chances because they believe nothing can happen to them.
What is their role at times, child or adult?
Development of values that will govern their lives. Occupational orientation for the future.
Decrease in the number of activities that they have interest in, however greater involvement in those that they do participate in.
College? Is it part of this transition? – Dose college prolong adolescence? -Dose college delay becoming an adult?
Changing relationship with parents, want to be accepted as an adult and treated as such.
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