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Exercise and Fitness for KidsAlthough everyone wants kids to be more active, no one wants that increase in physical activity to come at the expense of more injuries.
Unfortunately, many kids do get injured while playing sports. In fact, according to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, 'each year, more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and under are treated for sports injuries.'
Which Sports Are Most Dangerous?It is probably not a good idea to choose which sport your child plays because you simply think it will be safer than another. As I like to tell parents when they ask if they should let their kids play football, I actually managed to break my leg playing tennis in high school. So your kids could get hurt no matter which sport they play... Some sports do have more injuries than others. According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, in 2002:
Preventing Sports InjuriesTo help prevent sports injuries, it is important to take precautions, including making sure that your kids:
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