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National Youth Sports Safety Month


Playing sports is a great way for your child to stay fit, make friends, and discover teamwork. However, kids' injuries from playing sports has started to increase over the years. Most sports injuries can be predicted and prevented. A good sports program will provide a safe learning environment where kids can grow physically and emotionally in self confidence.

April 2009
Sources: http://www.med.umich.edu/

 

Feature Stories

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Parents play a key role in keeping young athletes safe

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Springtime best to make sure injury prevention is part of the program

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Most common injury in young athletes mirrors most common activity

Related Information

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Physical activity for children

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Kwik Goal: Safety First Program

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Education May Put Youth Sports Injuries On Ice

Related Resources

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Sports Safety Information

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Safe Kids Worldwide

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National Youth Sports Safety Foundation

 

 

 



 
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