Martial Arts Aurora- Karate Classes Aurora- MMA Aurora- Twinsburg: August 2010

KARATE KID PARTY & HOW TO PROTECT YOU CHILD FROM DANGEROUS SPORTS

In this Post:

QUICK REMINDER ABOUT KARATE KID PARTY
THE 5 MOST DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

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QUICK REMINDER ABOUT KARATE KID PARTY

Just a quick reminder that most of our students have registered for the Karate Kid Party and a few of you are lagging behind. Register at the link in the previous post.

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THE 5 MOST DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

1. Basketball
Children can experience sprains and strains to their ankles and knees. These can be prevented by the following:

Follow a pre-season conditioning program to build muscle strength.
Warm up before the sports activity, including practice.
Listen to their bodies and never run if he or she experiences pain in the foot or ankle.
Replace athletic shoes when they are worn out.
Always wear properly fitted shoes that are tightly laced. Loose-fitting shoes allow the foot to twist from side to side.

2. Bicycling
Children love to bike, but this activity often causes injuries or accidents to children which can be very sever. One way to prevent such accidents is by educating them about what dangers are present during bike riding. Cars, strangers, and falling off a bike should be discussed with a plan in each case. Helmets should always be worn and are the best protection against sever injuries during bike riding.

3. Football
Football is such a fun game for children, but then again, it can be really risky. Kids may suffer from accidents and injuries by just playing a high impact game like football. But it can be managed on some level by wearing protective equipments. Like:

Helmet
Shoulder pads, hip pads, tail pads, knee pads
Pants (one piece or shell)
Thigh guards
Jersey
Mouth guard with a keeper strap is require
Athletic supporter
Proper shoes (individual leagues have varying requirements, so check with the coach for details)
If eyeglasses are worn, they should be made of non-shattering glass

4. Soccer
This sport can be dangerous for children. Though the ball is soft, there are many injures that can occur from doing a wrong move or running and hitting another player. Again protective equipment is a must and it should be checked and replaced regularly. Make sure your child is wearing it correctly too. Be sure the coach is teaching good fundamentals so that children can be safe. Watch for children who think they are invincible once they put on protective equipment. Injuries generally go up when children wear protective gear for the simple reason that they now go harder and are less aware because they are wearing protective gear. This should be countered by educating your child on safety and reminding them to be careful of themselves and other players.

Before playing, children should warm up. Warm ups prevent injuries just as much as protective gear does.

5. Baseball
During baseball, the ball and bat are the major dangers. The ball can travel very fast and has termedous energy. The bat is a serious weapon and can severally injure children. Make sure to wear protective equipment and have proper gear. Good coaching on the fundamentals of the game can really reduce the likelihood of injury. Teach children to stay away from the bat unless it is their turn to swing. Make sure they have the awareness to keep their eyes on the ball at all times. It can be somewhat rare that a child is hit by the ball, but when it happens it can cause serious damage. Of course helmets should be worn at all times.

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