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Special Needs of Young Athletes


The athlete of today is far different than even a generation before.

Greater media influence and a social focus on sports performance rather than natural development has made it easy to lose sight of the fact that a young athlete is not capable of the same rigors as an adult.

Because their bodies are growing, children require different coaching, conditioning and care than adult athletes.

Children’s Mercy Healthy Kids University, brought to you by Kohl’s Department Stores, offers this Sports and Fitness resource page to help you understand the special requirements of your young athlete to better prepare the mind, body and spirit for competitive pressures that come with increased activities.

Activities Focus Activities' Focus
Always remember to keep the fun in fun and games.
thumbnail weights Athletic Advantage
Find out how young is too young for weight training.
thumbnail sports drink Sports Drinks
Are they helping or harming your child?
thumbnail hydration Dangerous Dehydration
Learn tips for keeping cool when the heat is on.
thumbnail sports nutrition Athletes and Nutrition
Get tips on eating to improve performance.
thumbnail safety Sports/Exercise Safety
Playing it safe can reduce many sports injuries.
thumbnail sports injuries Caring for Injuries
Learn to care for many common sports injuries.
Play it Safe Video
Play it Safe Video  
The costly attitude of winning at all cost.
    Extreme Injuries Avoiding Sports Injuries
Interview of James Kelly, MD.

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