The Role of Skateboarding in Youth Development and Education
Invented in the 1950s by surfers who wanted to shift the water sport to the streets, skateboarding has evolved over the past seven decades, debuting at the 2020 Japan Summer Olympics. Although it has been a misunderstood sport for a long time, it is now clear that skateboarding can be much more than a recreational activity or fun means of transportation. Beneath its surface lies a transformative force that can profoundly impact the lives of young individuals…