Sports is an important part of today’s youth. It provides positive development both physically and mentally while being fun and challenging at the same time. More than 38 million children and adolescents participate in sports each year in the U.S and more than 3.5 million of those aged 14 and under receive medical treatment for sports injuries. The following are resources available for parents, sports professionals, and youth to educate and prevent sports injuries in children and adolescents. Resources are constantly being updated.
Fact Sheets/Tips/Flyers
Path to the Student-Athlete Experience Safety and Injury Learn how to keep yourself safe Sports Benefits When it is appropriate, and how to stay safe Three interrelated and sport-related female conditions Student Athlete Leadership Conference Series Suggested Nutrition for Student Athletes National Heart, Lung, and Blood Insitiute provides a healthy recipe book that can be downloaded
Importance of cardiac health Information on sexual abuse in sports, and tips for parents How drugs and alcohol can damage one's sports career Fixing the problem of lack disability sports programs What you need to know about steroids Recognizing the signs of a concussion and how to treat it Keep stress levels low
Internet Sites
Youth Sports Safety Alliance Organizations committed to the prevention of catastrophic injuries and death in young athletes Safe Kids USA A global organization dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries, the number one cause of death to children in the United States Youth Sports Research Council Training courses ran through Rutgers University to educate Volunteer Coaches, youth sport parents, and league administrators Nassau County Police-run youth clubs that provides sports, crafts, educational and other programs of a team and individual nature for all boys and girls in Nassau County, N.Y. regardless of race, religion, income or disability PAL Special Needs Programs Play Healthy Educating families on the risks of steroids and performance-enhancing substances and recognizing youth coaches and student athletes who embody the spirit of teamwork and healthy, drug-free competition Stop Sports Injuries Stressing the importance of sports safety-specifically relating to overuse and trauma injuries; raising awareness and providing education on injury reduction YourChild: Development and Behavior Resources Website for parents on children's' development and behavior and linking parents with support groups, agencies, organizations, and other resources National Alliance for Youth Sports America's leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children- provides programs, services and a variety of resources for volunteer coaches, administrators, officials and parents of young athletes to help ensure that everyone’s experience is memorable for all the right reasons National Council of Youth Sports Advocacy in promoting safe environments and healthy lifestyles for stronger neighborhoods and communities National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute Dedicated to being the recognized leader and advocate for advancing and disseminating the latest research and evidence-based education, recommendations and policy to enhance the experience, development, health and safety of our youth in sports Kids Health The most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years Helps manage all aspects of sports organization The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Orthopedic surgeons and other physicians helping weekend warriors cope with the effects of aging, team doctors ensuring health and safety at all levels of sport and researchers working to help athletes prevent and manage injury Be Active, Eat Healthy, Play Together- see how you match up to the NBA Pros Publications/Studies/Statistics
Practice on and off the field
Legal and ethical responsibilities of a coach
Study in overtraining in young athletes
Risk factors and resources for sports injuries
What to look for
Importance of increasing knowledge on steroids for young adults
The history of sports psychology
Importance of equal opportunity
Sudden death in young people-due to heart problems
Importance of heart care
Increasing training in handling sudden cardiac arrests
Preventing health-risk behaviors in young people before adulthood
The hazing problem in sports
What to do once you have a concussion
Sports concussion statistics for high school sports
Take the proper precautions Media Materials
Easy steps to prevent injury
Do not give in to the pressure
Resources for education
Basic facts and when to seek medical attention
The role of mental training in prevention News Coverage
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