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• Authors have identified early-life outdoor experience-whether alone or with others-as the most important Factor found in their research in developing environmental concern. ('Sward, 1999) PLAY ~n n TEAM Why is it good to play on a teams' • Organization can also allow for a fair process in choosing teams, matching cnmpetieors, and enforcing rules specifically targeted at younger athletes can reduce injurir~~s. ("~}rganized", 2UQ1) • Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of many adult health problems, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. ("organized", 2001) Organized Sports ...can be a viable means to increase activity levels in children and, hopefully, lead to the adoption of active lifestyles as adults. ("Organized", 2(101) • Reasonable goals for children and preadolescents participating in organized sports include acquisition of basic motor skills, increasing physical activity levels, learning social skills necessary to work as a team, learning good sportsmanship, and having fun. ("Organized", 2001) • Organized sports for children and preadolescents provide an opportunity for increased physical activity and an opportunity to learn sports and team skills in an environment where risks of participation can potentially be controlled. ("Organized", 2~1) • Girls who play sports have higher levels ofself-esteem and lower levels of depression than girls who do not play sports. (Edwards, 1995) • Girls who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well being than girls and women who do not play sports. (Edwards, 1 J9S) • Girls who play sports learn about teamwork, goal-setting, the experience of success, the pursuit of excellence in performance, how to deal with failures, and other positive behaviors -- all of which are important skills for the workplace and life. (Edwards, 1995)