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Huntingtown High School Library: Sports & Society

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Sports and Society

Should there be an age limit for tackle football? Use the online resources below to find evidence and statistics to back up your argument.

Databases

SIRS Issues Researcher
Offers balanced content selections from more than 2,000 global sources. This pro/con database meets the research needs of students and educators by providing content correlated to key curricular standards and subjects
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Provides contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

Other Online Resources

NFL Play Football: Benefits of Youth Tackle Football

USA Football: Football Development Model (meeting athletes where they are in their development)

Aspen Institute: ‘Right Age’ for Tackle Football Depends on Physical and Skill Development

Aspen Institue White Paper: What if flag becomes the standard way of playing football until high school?

CDC Head Impacts in Youth Tackle and Flag Football

AAP Policy Study: Tackling in Youth Football

AAP Study: Parents’ Perspectives Regarding Age Restrictions for Tackling in Youth Football

How old should kids be before they play tackle football? This Iowa legend says 14 (usatodayhss.com)

Playing Tackle Football Before 12 Is Tied to Brain Problems Later - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Canada to Restrict Tackling for Children Age 12 and Under to Limit Concussions- The New York Times

A Parent’s Guide to Safe Football Play for Kids: Flag vs Tackle | University of Utah Health

NY Democrats Say Children Under 12 Should Be Banned From Playing Football! | NYSenate.gov

Pop Warner Age-Based Divisions for Football

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