Parent Guide > Life After Sport
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Life After Sport" by Emma Vickers.
After retirement, high performance athletes are at risk for depression and loss of self-identity. This article explores what can be done to overcome this challenge.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?" and "Can you change your identity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Life After Sport" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: