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- Title
Organized sports for children and preadolescents.
- Authors
Washington, R L; Bernhardt, D T; Gomez, J; Johnson, M D; Martin, T J; Rowland, T W; Small, E; LeBlanc, C; Krein, C; Malina, R; Young, J C; Reed, F E; Anderson, S; Bolduc, S; Bar-Or, O; Newland, H; Taras, H L; Cimino, D A; McGrath, J W; Murray, R D; Yankus, W A; Young, T L; Fleming, M; Glendon, M; Harrison-Jones, L; Newberry, J L; Pattishall, E; Vernon, M; Wolfe, L; Li, S; Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness and Committee on School Health
- Abstract
Participation in organized sports provides an opportunity for young people to increase their physical activity and develop physical and social skills. However, when the demands and expectations of organized sports exceed the maturation and readiness of the participant, the positive aspects of participation can be negated. The nature of parental or adult involvement can also influence the degree to which participation in organized sports is a positive experience for preadolescents. This updates a previous policy statement on athletics for preadolescents and incorporates guidelines for sports participation for preschool children. Recommendations are offered on how pediatricians can help determine a child's readiness to participate, how risks can be minimized, and how child-oriented goals can be maximized.
- Publication
Pediatrics, 2001, Vol 107, Issue 6, p1459
- ISSN
1098-4275
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1542/peds.107.6.1459