The influence of professional, adult sport on youth sport is now a global concern. Children are involved in high-stakes competitive sport at national and international levels at an increasingly young age. In addition, the use of sport as a medium for positive youth development by governments and wit
Human Rights in Youth Sport (Ethics and Sport)
β Scribed by Paulo David
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 353
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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