Tag: sports

Encouraging Youth Sports and Their Benefits

Posted on: 17th Oct 2019 | Posted in: Health Library

Sports help shape kids’ lives, but due to funding shortages, some school sports programs are at risk. Most experts agree physical activity is an essential aspect of youth development that teaches teamwork, builds confidence and fuels academic potential. However, according to a survey of middle school educators engaged with DonorsChoose.org, 6 in 10 feel their middle school athletic programs are barely funded or underfunded. In fact, a lack of funding accounts for 47% of cuts to middle school sports programs,... View Article

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Get Ready, Get Set, Let’s Play!

Posted on: 04th Aug 2015 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness

Importance of a Sports Physical In the sports medicine field, the sports physical exam is known as a pre-participation physical examination (PPE). The exam helps determine whether it’s safe for you to participate in a particular sport. Most states actually require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. But even if a PPE isn’t required, doctors still highly recommend getting one. The two main parts of... View Article

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