Resources on Children and Athletics
from the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on
Sports Medicine and Fitness.
Fall 1996

Age/development.
"Infant exercise programs," in Pediatrics 82(5), Nov 1988.

"Fitness, activity, and sports participation in the preschool child," in Pediatrics 90(6), 1992.

"Organized athletics for preadolescent children," in Pediatrics 84(3), Sept 1989.

Amenorrhea.
"Amenorrhea in adolescent athletes," in Pediatrics 84(2), Aug 1989.

Anabolic steroids.
"Anabolic steroids and the adolescent athlete," in Pediatrics 83(1), Jan 1989.

Assessment.
"Assessing physical activity and fitness in the office setting," in Pediatrics 93(4), Apr 1994.

Asthma.

"Metered-dose inhalers for young athletes with exercise-induced asthma," in Pediatrics 94(1), July 1994.

Atlantoaxial instability.
"Atlantoaxial in stability in Down syndrome: Subject review," in Pediatrics 96(1), July 1995.

Baseball, softball.
"Risk of injury from baseball and softball in children 5 to 14 years of age," in Pediatrics 93(4), Apr 1994.

Boxing.
"Participation in boxing among children and young adults," American Academy of Pediatrics, Jan 1997.

Dimethyl sulfoxide.
"Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)," in Pediatrics 71(1), Jan 1983.

Heart conditions.
"Cardiac dysrhythmias and sports," in Pediatrics 95(5), May 1995.

"Mitral valve prolapse and athletic participation in children and adolescents," in Pediatrics 95(5) May 1995.

Heat stress.
"Climatic heat stress and the exercising child," in Pediatrics 69(6), June 1982.

HIV, AIDS.
"Human immunodeficiency virus [acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) virus] in the athletic setting," in Pediatrics 88(3) Sept 1991.

Horseback riding.
"Horseback riding and head in juries," in Pediatrics 89(3), Mar 1992.

Medical conditions.
"Medical conditions affecting sports participation," in Pediatrics 94(5) Nov 1994.

Mental retardation.
"Exercise for children who are mentally retarded," in Pediatrics 80(3), Sept 1987.

Orthotics.
"Knee brace use by athletes," in Pediatrics 85(2), Feb 1990.

Physical fitness.
"Physical fitness and the schools," in Pediatrics 80(3), Sept 1987.

Track and field.
"Risks in distance running for children," in Pediatrics 86(5), 1990.

Trampolines.
Trampolines at Homes, School, and Recreation Centers, American Academy of Pediatrics, May 1999.

Weight training.
"Strength training, weight and power lifting, and body building by children and adolescents," in Pediatrics 86(5), Nov 1990.

The publications above are available from your local library through interlibrary loan.