The positive effects of youth athletic programs is discussed.
(1888PressRelease) January 29, 2015 - An upcoming episode of "In America," hosted by James Earl Jones, will spotlight youth athletic programs across the country. Youth athletics programs bring together professionals, volunteers, and families in a tradition that can improve lives and transform communities. The new segment will trace the positive effects of youth athletics and address recent efforts to update sports programs for the next generation.
Youth athletic programs are central to many communities throughout the United States, providing the nation's children with an opportunity to learn essential social skills alongside their peers. Just over 21 million young people between the ages of 6 and 17 regularly play team sports. Sports teams can help children get and stay in shape, make friends, and develop habits that contribute to lifelong success. Yet this historic youth activity has had to adapt to widespread changes in the lives of young people and evolve to better suit a more connected and digital lifestyle. Participation in sports teams has declined in recent years, prompting a concerted effort by professionals to modernize team sports for children. The "In America" youth athletics segment will assess the benefits sports programs can offer participants as well as the challenges these programs face.
"In America" is an independent production aired at the discretion of Public Television Studios across the United States. The program is not a production of APT or PBS, nor is it affiliated with these organizations. More information about "In America" is available online at http://www.inamericatv.com.
The positive effects of youth athletic programs is discussed. 
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