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Coulon, Lyn; Mok, Magadalena – Early Child Development and Care, 1999
Explored nature and extent of track and field injuries of 8- and 9-year-olds and their injury prevention methods. Found that about one-third had at least one injury. About one-fourth considered their injuries serious. Most serious injuries occurred during track and field events. There were no age or gender differences in injury rates. Injury…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Athletics, Child Safety, Childhood Attitudes
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Ward, Cynthia W. – Journal of School Nursing, 2004
Youth participation in sports has increased greatly over the past 20 years. Consequently, there has been a rise in the number of sports injuries. A study was conducted to determine teen's level of physical activity, knowledge about risk factors for sports injuries, use of protective equipment, and parental involvement. Two groups of teens, one of…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Prevention, Injuries, Parent Participation