Adolescents deal with a tremendous amount of stress. From peer pressure to homework, children deal with a wide array of stress factors in their lives. Traditionally, school faculty and medical professionals have viewed exercise - such as interscholastic sports - as an excellent means of combating youth stress. However, sports participation isn't a stress panacea. Athletics can actually be extremely stressful if approched the wrong way. Here's a brief look at how sports can both help and hinder stress relief.
Infographic by: onlinemasters.ohio.edu
Infographic by: onlinemasters.ohio.edu