Do energy drinks and nutrition bars boost your athletic performance or power of concentration? Learn the facts that will help you make smart choices.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
These American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) health and fitness brochures offer tips on fitness and exercise, consumer product recommendations, and more.
Review Date: February 13, 2013
American College of Sports Medicine
Children's sports promote fitness and prevent obesity, but not all children thrive in formal leagues. Help your child find the right sport and venue — school, recreation center or backyard.
Review Date: March 18, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
This directory contains resources for athletes with disabilities who wish to engage in sports competitions and activities, and for physiatrists and the general public who would like to volunteer with these organizations.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
What happens when a girl is resistant to getting active? These tips will provide you with the pertinent information to get girls to be physically active and help guide them to a healthier lifestyle.
Review Date: April 11, 2012
Women's Sports Foundation
GoGirlGo!, an award winning curriculum and sports education program, works to improve the health of sedentary girls and to keep them involved in physical activity by supporting programs and organizations that work with girls.
Review Date: April 11, 2012
Women's Sports Foundation
When a high school athlete is injured, it is best to err on the side of caution in allowing the student to return to the game or practice. Read this page to learn about the factors involved in deciding when to have the injured child return to sports.
Review Date: March 25, 2013
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Disabled Sports USA provides articles on how people with disabilities can get involved with various sports and physical activities.
Review Date: July 23, 2012
Disabled Sports USA
Your child may appear very healthy, but be at risk for sudden cardiac death due to an inherited condition. This form prompts you and your child's healthcare provider to discuss these risks, and should be completed prior to your child's participation in organized sports.
Review Date: December 18, 2012
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Take the time to learn about the potential benefits, the health risks and the many unknowns regarding so-called performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, diuretics, and stimulants.
Review Date: March 09, 2011
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Find a Special Olympics office near you to learn about volunteering or how children and adults with intellectual disabilities can participate in year-round sports training and competition.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
Special Olympics
Search by zip code for disability-related sporting events throughout the United States.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
Disabled Sports USA
Most states require that kids and teens have a preparticipation physical examination (PPE) before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. But even if a PPE isn't required, doctors still highly recommend getting one.
Review Date: March 18, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
This article talks about fun activities that kids can do to get lots of good exercise that does not involve playing sports.
Review Date: February 08, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
