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From self-esteem to social skills, sports participation offers several benefits for young athletes. However, the risk of injury is an important concern for parents. In 2018-19, 17,500 sports-related injuries led to hospitalisations among young people between the ages of 15 and 24 (AIHW, 2021).

Parents play an important role in safeguarding their children’s well-being during sports activities and having a solid grasp of the common risks and measures to prevent injuries, sports-related injuries in youth can be significantly minimised.

As parents, there are practical strategies that you can use to support your child’s safe pursuit of sporting activities. From using the right equipment to better training approaches, injuries can be reduced while also ensuring that young athletes have a positive sporting experience. Here’s how.

How parents can improve safety and minimise sports-related injuries in youth

Research shows that parents often discourage sports participation over concerns of injury. While this is true of most, if not all sports, Australian football was found to be the leading sport that parents were worried about. Let’s take a look at how parents can ensure sports safety for young athletes. Learn how parents can help minimise sports related injuries in youth Discover practical tips and expert advice to keep young athletes safe and healthy

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