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Children, sports and exercise: Choices for all ages
Compare the options
Stay involved
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Consider age-appropriate activities
Contact sports
Comparing the options
Questions regarding safety and well-being
Lifelong goals
Lifelong goals
Overall, be positive and encouraging. Emphasize effort, improvement and enjoyment over winning or personal performance. Attend events and practices as your schedule allows, and act as a good model of sportsmanship yourself.
One of the most important goals is to find physical activities and sports that your child enjoys and that encourage a lifetime of staying active and fit.