Kids and Sports
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Getting Started
Does your child want to do sports? Do they need some encouragement? Here are some things to think about.
Get excited about sports
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The Mental Game
There's a lot more to sports than exercise. Read about sportsmanship and competition.
Be a good sport
Play it cool in competition
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Taking Care of Your Athlete
Staying strong is the name of the game. Find out what the experts say.
Get a sports physical
Feed your athlete
Drink enough in the heat
Build strong bones
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Concussions
Learn about concussions and how to prevent them.
Preventing concussions
Factsheets for teachers
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The Risks of Steroids, Supplements & Sports Drinks
Read what our experts have to say.
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How Broken Bones Heal
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) happen when movements are repeated over and over.
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Repetitive Stress Injuries
Learn how RSIs happen and how doctors treat them.
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Running & Jumping Injuries
Doing the same movements over and over can stress the knees. Read about 2 common knee injuries in teens.
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Stress Fractures
A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone. It usually happens from repeating the same movement over and over.
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Other Common RSIs
There are many kinds of RSIs. Here are some that can happen in young athletes.
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Sever's disease
Frequently Asked Questions
You have other options to boost fitness. It can take several tries before kids find an activity that feels like the right fit.
