Sports injuries have been receiving increasing attention in the media in recent years, but this attention mostly centers on professional athletes. "The highest average annual sports and recreation injury episode rates were found in children aged 5-14 years" (Collard 394). Injuries sustained by children while playing sports can have a significant and lasting impact on their development. There is mounting evidence that more injuries are sustained by children than adults and these injuries can pose a serious risk to the long-term health of the child. This paper looks at data surrounding the volume of injuries sustained by children as the types of injuries and possible causes, the potential long-term effects these injuries have, and finally, what can be done to help prevent injuries wherever possible .
Sports injuries covered in the media are centered on injuries sustained by highly recognizable athletes. The injuries that are seen with children rarely receive much publicity unless the harm is catastrophic such as paralysis or death. Recent studies indicate that children ages 5-14 were found to have the highest rate of sports and recreation injuries (Collard 394). One could attribute this to the fact that children often times do not know the limitations of their own body. Additionally, the bodies of children have not fully developed and may be more susceptible to injury. There is also a large disparity between skill level and body size in children playing sports as one child may develop at a slower rate than another child the same age.
The location of the injury sustained by a child is relevant when evaluation risk factors associated with sports injuries. "Several studies indicate that the most frequently injured body parts are the lower extremities" (Collard 395). Many children have not received much in terms of formalized training for sports, and may lack the proper equipment.
Injury is not the intent of fights at the level where it is permitted. ... Although injuries are a very big issue with fights, probably the most controversial is the effect they have on children. ... Children these days are exposed to violence every day. ... Children will learn that if they attempt to fight, they will be punished by suspension. It is a parent's duty to be concerned for their children. ...
These managements can help prevent asthma attacks with children in sport. ... About 1 in 200 children have epilepsy, and it can be dangerous when playing sport. ... Sports Medicine shows that Children that have suffered from an overuse injury can recover by using a treatment plan in order to play sport again. ... These treatments can help children and young athletes play sport again after an overuse injury. ... This plan is essential for children and young athletes to avoid injury as well as develop skill and fitness for sport. ...
According to Mark Gould, 3.5 million children aged five to fifteen are engaged in the extracurricular of football. ... When struck in the head, children's brains are more easily damaged. ... The children themselves are also limited in player-to-player contact during practice and restrictions are placed on certain rough drills as well. ... Mornings are given up to conditioning workouts and Friday nights become consumed by the sport. ... William Rhoden stated, "What can you do about concussions in a sport whose popularity is rooted in violent collisions? ...
Most people involved in sport, whether participating or organising, are aware of some of the risks such as risk of injury, risk of pressure and stress and most of these are openly recognised by all involved. ... Whilst most take part in complete safety, a small minority of these children are at risk of some kind of abuse by adults who have gained access to working with children through sport (CPSU Website, 2003). ... "The issue of the sexual abuse of children appears to have touched a nerve in the sport establishment because it both challenges long held assumptions about the moral goodness ...
London children in about 1100 played a form of soccer in the streets. ... The strong muscles help prevent injuries. 4. ... A stronger body helps prevent injury and improve all around performance. ... Children often play the sport in school as early as elementary school. ... Most children don't think of soccer as work and often enjoy playing soccer. ...
Violence in Sport I. ... Violence in sport can be defined as a physical assault or physically harmful actions by a player that takes place in a sports context and that is intended to cause physical pain or injury to another player (or fan, coach, game official, etc.), where such harmful actions bear no direct relationship to the rules and associated competitive goals of the sport (Coakley, 1998). ... In order to score and win, athletes' bodies are routinely turned into weapons to be used against other bodies, causing pain, serious injury, and even death. ... The media will still provide...
I have been in this sport since I was 12, when I got my very own sled for Christmas, yet I do not believe the laws regulating snowmobilers are suitable for the danger of the sport. ... Because a large portion of snowmobile owners is married with children (94.5% believe it is a family sport), "the education of child snowmobilers is a dilemma for injury prevention communities" (MDNR, 6). 18% of injuries occurring in snowmobiling accidents in 1998 were to 14 year olds or younger and 48% to people 15 to 24 years of age. ... Keeping this sport safe should not be placed to the side. ... Start yo...
London children in about 1100 played a form of soccer in the streets. ... The strong muscles help prevent injuries. ... A stronger body helps prevent injury and improve all around performance. ... Children often play the sport in school as early as elementary school. ... Most children don't think of soccer as work and often enjoy playing soccer. ...
London children in about 1100 played a form of soccer in the streets. ... The strong muscles help prevent injuries. 4. ... A stronger body helps prevent injury and improve all around performance. ... Children often play the sport in school as early as elementary school. ... Most children don't think of soccer as work and often enjoy playing the sport. ...
