As a parent, we want our kids to be the best they can be. But when it comes to youth sports, putting too much pressure on them can have serious repercussions. Sitting on the sidelines, I watch my 7-year-old son play travel soccer. Some games get intense. Not by the little feet kicking the ball on the […]
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Category: Sports & Recreation
The more physically fit and active you are, the less likely you are to suffer colds in the winter months. That’s the conclusion of US researchers, who studied about 1000 adults and found those who exercised the most were least likely to suffer from colds in the winter months. The researchers, from the Appalachian State University and […]
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Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death from injury worldwide. From July 2018 to June 2019, 276 people drowned across Australia – a 10% increase on the previous year. Among those were 19 children under four years old, eight children between five and 14 and a further 45 young people aged 15-24. As temperatures soared this summer, […]
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An age-by-age guide to swimming lessons, pool games and water safety tips for parents. Tempted to rush out and sign up your little one for swimming lessons this summer? That’s a smart move — if he’s old enough. The American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents hold off on formal swimming lessons until after their child’s […]
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Charles Dickens could easily have been writing about the present state of sports. The speed, strength and explosiveness of the modern athlete is mind-blowing. Accordingly, there’s a growing enthusiasm (and a huge market) for training, teaching and supporting young athletes. Elite sports performance and medicine services are available to all with a credit card, and […]
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Key points The most common causes of child injuries are falls, road accidents, poisonings, and burns and scalds. Most of these injuries are preventable. To prevent serious child injuries, supervise children in places where they’re most at risk, like in the bathroom and kitchen, near water, and around roads and cars. Understanding child injuries It’s […]
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There are numerous physical, psychological, and social benefits associated with sport participation for children, as well as, for a very small number, being the first step to becoming an elite athlete. Through the provision of “appropriate” support – that is positive, encouraging feedback, as well as the usual financial and time input – parents play a […]
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Kids and sport – it’s a great mix. Playing sport helps children and teenagers build healthy minds, healthy bodies, friendships and life skills. By teaching your child how to be a good sport from early on, you help him get the most out of being part of the game. Kids and sport: trying their best […]
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By encouraging your child to do some physical activity every day, you’re helping your child to be healthy now. You’re also setting up healthy habits for your child’s future. Our guide explains how much physical activity children of different ages need. About physical activity for children Physical activity is great fun, an important part of […]
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Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie recently unveiled plans to convince state education and sports ministers to ensure sport and physical education is compulsory in schools. The physical benefits of getting kids moving have been well recognised to help prevent chronic disease and develop movement habits across their lifespan. Yet one of McKenzie’s key points, to push for mandatory physical education, […]
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