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Benefits of Using Protein Powder  Muscle needs protein to grow. This makes protein powder beneficial for clients interested in increasing muscle mass. A powder-based protein source also helps muscle recover after a tough workout. During intense exercise, muscle tissue is damaged. Protein provides the nutrients needed for a faster, more efficient recovery. Protein powder also offers a convenient way to consume this important nutrient. It can be quickly mixed with liquids like water or milk and easily incorporated into one’s diet for increased nutritional benefits.  Not only do powders support muscle growth, repair, and recovery, but their unique variety of essential amino acids, absorption rates, and nutritional profiles enable users to choose one that best fits their individual needs.  Protein Powder Options There are numerous protein powders from which to choose. That said, they all fit into two basic categories: animal-based and plant-based. Animal-Based Protein Powder ...

 

 

 

Ethics and Sportsmanship Abstract Coaches and sports leaders are responsible for fulfilling their roles ethically and with integrity.  The Ten Christian Virtues and Civic Responsibilities for Coaches and Leaders of Sport in the 21st Century describe the characteristics of exemplary leaders in sport.  Three of the most important virtues are poised, relentless, and enthusiastic. The first virtue, or responsibility, poised means coaches and leaders maintain composure and dignity.  The second virtue or responsibility is relentless, it means coaches and leaders are determined to do something and refuse to give up. The last virtue, or responsibility, is enthusiastic, which means coaches and leaders show great passion and joy for what they do.  Christian Virtue and Civic Responsibility Coaches and athletic administrators are leaders and models for good sportsmanship and ethical behavior. They are responsible for upholding the codes of conduct, standards of behavior, and int...

It does not matter if you are a paid or volunteer coach, commissioner or treasurer, official or board member, you have 14 Legal Duties to follow and uphold. If you have anything to do with athletics at any age or level, you are legally responsible.                                                      14 Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel Duty to Plan • Have a yearly plan, keep it, and follow it • Prevent or reduce injury and loss by developing responsive strategies in: • Coaching competence • Medical screening • Appropriate activities that consider age, maturity, and environmental conditions • Injury response • Warnings to athletes and their families • Child advocacy in cases of alcohol and other drug abuse or family neglect or abuse Duty to Supervise • A coach must be: • Physically pr...

Statement of Problem My research question concerns youth sports and what I have witnessed in the youth sports world. Should volunteer coaches go through training to coach the youth in recreational leagues? This impacts youth at all levels and concerns everyone in the sports community for various reasons. Reasons include safety, skill set, social and emotional, and sportsmanship. I have been coaching in the recreational youth sports community since 2003. I have firsthand witnessed volunteer coaches berate referees and officials, belittle children on their playing skills, and not know how to teach basic skills in the sport that they are coaching.  Review of the Literature The vast majority of youth sport programs in the United States relies primarily on parent volunteers to serve as coaches. Unfortunately, most of these volunteer coaches have not received formal training to prepare them adequately for the role of youth sport coach. To exacerbate the issue, according to the popular me...