Children and Sport: Fitness, Injuries and Diet

by VivianGrisogono (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $5.41

• Used

  Hardcover
  1991

  $3.23

  This book should be of interest for anyone involved in children's sport. Written by an acknowledged expert on children and their injuries, with contributions from a top physiologist and dietician, it describes the problems of children who do too much or too little soprt, how and why they should be encouraged to exercise, what they should eat and drink, and how they can avoid injuries and long-term problems. Children and Sport questions some current attitudes prevailing in competititive sports and in physical education. It presents scientific research and knowledge, plus practical, easy-to-follow advice. It is aimed at parents, teachers and sports coaches, and may interest medical and paramedical practitioners who look after children with problems.