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Parents' and Coaches' Guide to Dehydration and Other Heat Illnesses in Children
These guidelines were developed to help parents and coaches increase the safety and performance of children who play ...
Source: National Association for Sport and Physical Education
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Research Report: Health Risks and the Teen Athlete
Athletes Were Less Likely To Use Illicit Drugs. Playing sports was associated with reduced risk for illicit drug use. ...
Source: Women's Sports Foundation
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Sports Physicals
Playing sports is a great way to have fun and stay fit. And anyone who has played sports knows that you have to pay ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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AAP Offers Advice for Kids' Sports Safety
As kids practice passing in the outdoor summer soccer league, shoot some hoops on the neighborhood court, and perfect ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Sports Supplements
If you're a competitive athlete or a fitness buff, improving your sports performance is probably on your mind. ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Can Kids and Teens With Asthma Play Sports?
You might remember a time when kids with asthma were discouraged from playing sports and told to take it easy. That's ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Steroids: To Test or To Educate?
Several school districts find a will and a way to examine their athletes for illegal substance use/ In February of last ...
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Women's Sports Foundation Position Statement: Abuse of Athletes By Coaches and/or Peers
1. The verbal, physical or psychological abuse of athletes subverts the mission of sports organizations and educational ...
Source: Women's Sports Foundation
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Exercise-Induced Asthma
Exercise-induced asthma affects athletes of all calibersIf your child has asthma and he huffs and puffs during or after ...
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HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens and Athletic Activity
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed universal precautions to follow when exposed to ...
Source: National Association for Sport and Physical Education
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Are Energy Drinks Dangerous?
If energy drinks are part of your child's regular diet, a recent study indicates that your kids could be at risk.
Source: Education.com
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A National Survey About Parent Awareness of the Risk of Severe Brain Injury From Playing Football
Abstract A survey was conducted to determine the level of awareness among parents of high school football players ...
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease and Athletic Activity
This syndrome is one of the more common conditions of the immature adolescent’s knee. It has been described as an...
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Return to Practice/Play
Once your athlete has been cleared to play by a physician or the injury has been treated appropriately, you must...
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Not Just Another Single Issue: Teen Pregnancy and Athletic Involvement
When it comes to preventing teen pregnancy, few make the link with women's athletic participation. Common sense and a...
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Addressing the Issue of Verbal, Physical and Psychological Abuse of Athletes: The Foundation Position
A. General Rationale Abuse is the willful infliction of injury, pain, mental anguish, unreasonable confinement,...
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Bun Huggers: To Wear or Not to Wear
The evolution of athletic apparel has come a long way from the knickers and long-sleeved blouses worn by early female...
Source: Women's Sports Foundation
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