The Children's Sports Injuries Handbook

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Bay Books P/L
Publisher Place: Sydney
Publisher Year:
Edition: Unknown

Description: 128 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. This Book Can Be Considered Essential Reading For Parents Of Sporting Kids, Coaches And Teachers And Also The Medical And Paramedical People Involved In Childrens Sport.

Publishers Description: This revised edition is designed to be a practical guide for all parents with sport-playing children. It is also useful for coaches and schools. It shows readers how to answer common questions about injuries and the best treatments with simple, low-cost precautions. All sports are covered, from football through to BMX bike riding, skateboarding, netball, basketball and gym This revised edition is designed to be a practical guide for all parents with sport-playing children. It is also useful for coaches and schools. It shows readers how to answer common questions about injuries and the best treatments with simple, low-cost precautions. All sports are covered, from football through to BMX bike riding, skateboarding, netball, basketball and gymnastics. Also included is a section on stretching as part of prevention, nutritional advice and a glossary of medical and sporting terms.Contents:Seven out of ten sports injuries to children could be prevented. This book will answer all your questions about injuries and precautions. 1. First steps for parents and coaches. 2. Physical activity and the growing skeleton. 3. Track and field. 4. Football : Australian rules, rugby league, rugby union and soccer. 5. Bat and ball sports : cricket, baseball, softball and field hockey. 6. Water sports : swimming, surfing, water-skiing and sailing. 7. BMX bike riding, skateboarding, rollerblading, horse riding, snow-skiing and ice skating. 8. Racquet sports : tennis, squash and badminton. 9. Netball and basketball. 10. Strength sports : gymnastics and weightlifting. Ten golden rules for children's sport. ...more

ISBN: 9781862562974