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Beyond Endorphins: The Mental Health Benefits of Youth Sports

WEBGoing out for a run can increase levels of serotonin, which regulates mental health. Physical activity releases naturally uplifting endorphins, reduces the stress …

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Education is Key to Addressing Rise in Youth Sports Injuries

WEBEducation is the key to addressing the rise in youth sports injuries. As an orthopedic surgeon, I see my share of adult-like injuries. If preventive measures are not …

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Health & Safety Advisory Council

WEBHealth & Safety Advisory Council. T his 12-member panel of nationally recognized experts is devoted to being a unified voice on youth sports-related health and safety issues and …

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U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health

WEBU.S. Council for Athletes’ Health. C reating a Culture of Safety that places the health and well-being of athletes at the center of the experience is a collectively shared …

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Why A Youth Sports Safety Program is Important

WEBOur goal is threefold: 1) increasing awareness of safety-related issues, 2) strengthening youth organizations’ capacity to respond to suspicions of injury prevention …

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NCYS: Advocate of Youth Sports

WEBNational Youth Sports Strategy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) developed the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) to unite U.S. youth sports …

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STOP Sports Injuries

WEBA range of informative downloadable resources designed to build perspective on injury-related concerns. Join the movement to limit the 8.5 million annual sports-related …

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National Fitness Foundation

WEBThe Foundation develops corporate partnerships to help expand youth sport participation in America. It is the official charity of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. …

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SPORTS NUTRITION

WEBDuring hot weather and/or long duration exercise 2 hours, strive to . add electrolytes to the meal. Primarily sodium and potassium type . foods/drinks.

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Turning Youth Sports Safety Awareness Into Action

WEBBy Wayne B. Moss Executive Director, National Council of Youth Sports As months go, April was especially noteworthy in the youth sports world, serving to shine a …

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Keep Youth in the Game

WEBKeep Youth in the Game. Best Practices in Youth Sports Injury Reduction and Prevention. Youth sports participation is a critically important part of our communities. It promotes …

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Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances

WEBPES use is common in adolescence, and these substances are used in attempts to enhance both physical performance and appearance. Throughout adolescence, use of …

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National Youth Sports Week (NYSW)

WEBN ational Youth Sports Week is a week-long celebration that promotes the importance of youth sports, athletes, and organizations that serve them. When youth advocates come …

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SOFTBALL INJURY PREVENTION

WEBn Communicate regularly about how your arm . is feeling and if there is pain or fatigue. n Develop skills that are age appropriate. n Emphasize control, accuracy, and good …

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Certified Sports Administrator/CSA

WEBWith six Certified Sports Administrator (CSA) courses, GWU offers an online program for youth sports administrators, leaders, managers, volunteers, coaches, parents who do …

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