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PEDIATRICS Vol. 107 No. 6 June 2001, pp. 1459-1462

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Organized Sports for Children and Preadolescents

Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness and Committee on School Health

Participation in organized sports provides an opportunity for young people to increase their physical activity and develop physical and social skills. However, when the demands and expectations of organized sports exceed the maturation and readiness of the participant, the positive aspects of participation can be negated. The nature of parental or adult involvement can also influence the degree to which participation in organized sports is a positive experience for preadolescents. This updates a previous policy statement on athletics for preadolescents and incorporates guidelines for sports participation for preschool children. Recommendations are offered on how pediatricians can help determine a child's readiness to participate, how risks can be minimized, and how child-oriented goals can be maximized.

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Statement of reaffirmation:

AAP Publications Reaffirmed and Retired
Pediatrics 120: 683-684. [Full Text]

The following policy statement has been revised:

Organized Athletics for Preadolescent Children
and
Pediatrics 84: 583-584.



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