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Patient Education| 2021 Sports and Your Child Connected Content Translation: Los deportes y su hijo(a): (Sports and Your Child) Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Sports and Your Child. Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/peo_document094 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Topics: sports The following are answers to common questions parents have about sports and children. Talk with your child's doctor if you have other questions or concerns. Q: At what age should my child get started in sports? A: Before school age, children should stay physically active and healthy through unstructured "free play." For preschool-aged children, "sports" classes that emphasize fun are a great way to introduce athletics without competition. Most older children are ready for organized team sports when they are about 6 years of age. This is when they can follow directions and understand the concept of teamwork. Keep in mind that all children are unique individuals. They grow and mature at different rates. Age, weight, and size shouldn't be the only measures used to decide if your child is ready to play a sport. Emotional development is... Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics2010American Academy of Pediatrics You do not currently have access to this content.
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