A guide to the parents who often know little about their child's chosen sport. It illustrates how to prevent and treat sports-related injuries. It explains the physical and psychological readiness of children for certain sports at different ages. It lists sport-specific injuries, from baseball through wrestling.

Includes index.

Part 1. Preparing children for sports participation -- Part 2. Maintaining good physical condition -- Part 3. Treating athletic injuries -- Part 4. Sport-specific injuries -- Part 5. The medical bag.