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authors have identified earlq-life outdoor experience-whether alone or with others---as the most important factor found in their research in developing environmental conce-rn. (Sward, 1999) PLAY on A TEAM Why is it,gaod to play on a team? • Organization can also allow for a fair process in choosing teams, matching competitors, and enforcing rules specifically targeted at younger athletes can reduce injuries. ("Organized", 2001} • regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of many adult health problems, including diabetes, crbesiry, and heart disease.. ("Organized", 2001) • Organized Sports ...can be a viable means to increase activity levels in children and, hopefully, lead ro the adoption ofactive lifestyles as adults. ("Organized", 2001) + Reasonable goals for children and preadolescents participatitlg in organized sports include acquisition of basic motor skills, increasing physical activity levels, learning social skills necessary to work as a team, Teaming good sportsmanship, and having fun. ("Crganized", X101) • 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", 211) • Girls who play sports have higher levels of self-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, 1995) • Uirls who play sports learn about teamwork, goal-setting, the experience of success, the pursuit of exceElence in performance, how to deal with failures, and other positive behaviors -- all of which are important skills for the workplace and life. (Edwards, 1990 7