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Principles for Safe Participation of Children in Sport
Summary: The application of eight specific principles to all sporting events involving children and young athletes will effectively prevent or control major injuries experienced in such events. These principles cover areas such as medical conditions, overuse injuries, thermoregulation, matching of opponents, and the appropriateness of resistance training, all of which will help make the playing field a safer environment for children.
The application of a number of specific principles to all sporting events involving children and young athletes is highly beneficial. These principles are effective in preventing and dealing with the major forms of injuries experienced by this group. They consider areas such as: medical conditions, overuse injuries, thermoregulation, matching of opponents and appropriateness of resistance training.
- Ensure adequate hydration levels are maintained through regular drink breaks every 15-20 minutes. A good guideline is approximately 150-250mL of water every 15-20 minutes. Depending on the environmental and weather conditions, however, fluid replacement may need to take place more often to ensure correct body function and thermoregulation. Hydration is the continual replacement of lost fluids from the body, 70 per cent of which is made up of water. The body will not function correctly without sufficient water supplies. Replacement of these fluids ensures that the body's thermoregulation system can correctly operate...
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