A descriptive analysis of the sport, health, and psychological characteristics of at-risk youth in Guatemala / by Pedro Danilo Ponciano Nuñez, Iago Portela-Pino and Maria José Martínez-Patiño

Ponciano Nuñez, Pedro Danilo | Portela Pino, Iago | Martínez Patiño, María José

Guatemala is a country with a long history of conflict, poverty and violence that still affects young people. However, there are non governmental organizations such as Guatemalan Olympic Foundation (FUNOG) whose purpose is imparting sport and Olympic values as educational principles of the institution. The aim of this study is to describe the sport, health, and psychological characteristics of the youth who participate in this organization. The research’s objectives were accomplished through a quantitative methodology and the involvement of 91 participants.

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