1. Craig Heuring Undergraduate Student Georgia State University

2.  What are the risks for injury?  What age should my child begin strength training?  What kind of exercises are appropriate?  Who should be supervising?

3.  Negligence “dropping” or “pinching”  Lack of Knowledge Improper Lifting Technique  Proper strength training can reduce injury when participating in other sports

4.  As early as 7-8 yrs. old Recommended by Teri McCambridge, a pediatric sports medicine specialist Age 7-8 Fundamentals of balance and coordination Age 9-12 Continue to train body weight and light resistance Age 13-16 Increase competition and technical skill

5.  High repetition/Low weight Improves neuromuscular development Reduces the risk of injury ○ Focus on form and conditioning  Recommended methods Resistance bands, Plyometrics, Stability Balls

6.  Certified professional i.e. NSCA, ACSM, NASM  Ratio 1:10 (Adult to Child) Recommended by the NSCA

7.  Children 7-8 yrs. old may begin resistance training with proper supervision  Focus on proper lifting technique for light weight/body weight exercises  Neuromuscular development can improve balance and strength Reduces the potential for injury in other sports

8.  Doheny, Kathleen. (2010, February 3). Is Weight Training Safe for Kids. Retrieved March 2, 2016, from WebMD website: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/is-weight-training-safe- for-kids http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/is-weight-training-safe- for-kids  Faigenbaum, A. D., & Myer, G. D. (2010). Resistance training among young athletes: safety, efficacy and injury prevention effects. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 44(1), 56–63. http://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2009.068098 http://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2009.068098  Myer, G. D., Quatman, C. E., Khoury, J., Wall, E. J., & Hewett, T. E. (2009). Youth Versus Adult “Weightlifting” Injuries Presenting to United States Emergency Rooms: Accidental Versus Nonaccidental Injury Mechanisms. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 23(7), 2054–2060. http://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181b86712 http://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181b86712  Williams, Chat. (Unknown). Youth Performance and Fitness- Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents. Retrieved April 6, 2016, from NSCA website: https://www.nsca.com/education/articles/ptq/youth_performance_an d_fitness_information_for_parents/ https://www.nsca.com/education/articles/ptq/youth_performance_an d_fitness_information_for_parents/