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Safe exercise prescription for children and adolescents

Author(s) -

Julia Alleyne

Publication year - 1998

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/3.5.337

Subject(s) - medical prescription , exercise prescription , recreation , athletes , medicine , scientific evidence , physical therapy , resistance training , strength training , family medicine , medical education , nursing , philosophy , epistemology , political science , law

This article provides practical advice on healthy exercise prescription for children. There is growing scientific evidence about the abilities and limits of child athletes in both recreational and competitive environments. As exercise becomes essential for the prevention of illness and maintenance of health, the counselling for an exercise prescription requires enhanced knowledge. The latest recommendations on safe strength, resistance and weight training are presented in a concise format for office use.

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