However, children are at risk for sports injuries because their bodies are still growing and their coordination is still developing. Many children ages 14 and under are treated for sports-related injuries each year. Half of those injuries can be prevented with proper use of safety gear, changes to the playing environment, and following sports rules that help prevent injuries.
Most sports injuries occur due to the following:
Lack of education and awareness about safety precautions and potential injury
Inappropriate or lack of equipment
Poorly conditioned players
These are general safety precautions to help prevent sports injuries:
Wear the right safety gear and equipment.
The playing environment should be well lit and appropriate for the sport in question.
Enforce safety rules.
Players should stay hydrated during and after sports.
Take breaks while training and during games to prevent overuse injuries.
