Sports Injury Prevention

Basic Information

More American children are competing in sports than ever before. Sports help children and adolescents keep their bodies fit and feel good about themselves. However, there are some important injury prevention tips that can help parents promote a safe, optimal sports experience for their child.
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National Youth Sports Safety Month: Emotional Injuries

Desirable Outcomes of Participation

Ideally, well organized youth sports programs provide a safe, wholesome environment where
children can enjoy their spare time and sports experience.

Desirable outcomes of this experience include: having fun; the development of sound character,
self esteem, confidence, friendships, trust; and the accomplishment of goals.

Unfortunately, not all children have a positive experience in youth sports programs. Certain
behaviors and philosophies have been found to
create a destructive environment causing some
children to be scarred for life.
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