Sports...
Below are our articles on the subject of Sports. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Are Contact Sports Safe
A look at safety considerations for children enrolled in contact sports. Includes tips for finding the right program, securing proper safety gear, and recognizing the…...
Cold Weather Sports
Ideas for winter activities for kids, helping them to stay fit year round. Includes tips for safe cold weather play....
Extreme Sports
A look at extreme sports, including skateboarding, rollerblading, BMX biking, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, and rock and ice climbing....
How Much Competition is Healthy?
The ways in which you can tell if your child has crossed from competitive to aggressive....
Individual Sports
A look at individual sports for kids and teens. Includes exercise guidelines for kids....
Life Sports
A look at the importance of getting kids and teens interested in life sports, enabling them to play actively for many years....
London Olympics: an Inspiration to Our Children
A brief description of some of the ways in which the Olympics are inspiring our youngsters....
Martial Arts for Children
A look at several popular styles of martial arts, with a focus on their application to child and teen students. Covers the basics of martial arts from China, Japan and…...
Playing Football with Your Child
Information for parents about playing football with their children, from teaching them basic ball handling skills to keeping the focus on fun, rather than winning....
Soccer Mums and Dads: How to Keep Cool on the Sidelines
How to be a supportive parent and cheer on your children without embarrassing them....
Sports Injuries in Children and How to Treat Them
The major differences between injuries in adults and children and what should be done to treat youngsters' injuries....
Swimming
A look at the many benefits of swimming for kids and teens. Includes tips on swimming safety as well as pointing out the positives about swimming for kids with health…...
Team Sports
A look at the benefits of team sports for the health and fitness of kids and teens. Includes information about physical, emotional, and social benefits of playing a…...
Tennis
A look at tennis for kids --from necessary equipment to locating places to play and qualified tennis instructors. Stresses the need to keep the focus on fun, fitness,…...
Uncoordinated Children: What Sport is Best for Them?
The different ways in which different children can get plenty of exercise....