PEDAGOGY IN CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH FOOTBALL
Abstract
Sports pedagogy applied to youth football constitutes a foundational element in the technical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of young athletes.Research indicates that the methods used to teach football at early ages directly influence long-term motivation, the quality of motor learning, and athlete retention.This article offers an indepth examination of the pedagogical concepts that shape training for children and junior players, the role of the coach as educator, contemporary instructional strategies, principles of experiential learning, and the significance of psychosocial development within the sporting environment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sport Psychology and Performance
Physical Education and Pedagogy
Sports and Physical Education Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Annals of "Constantin Brâncuși" University of Târgu Jiu - Education Sciences Series
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 81–85
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026
- Language
- EN