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Thursday, August 1
Facts about Hydration
Water is a basic necessity for all life. Without it, life can't exist. Even when water is limited, living organisms suffer. You are no exception. For young athletes like yourself, not enough water means you can't do your best. It can even cause serious health problems.
This Handout was taken from the University of Illinois Sports Nutrition Website.
The Handout is an ZIP File and it is 29K in size.
Handout: Water is Life
Thursday, August 1
Pre-Game Meal Planning
What you eat every day can have a big effect on how you perform. What you eat right before an event can be critical. Wrong choices can be disastrous. Right choices can give you that competitive edge. The Pre-game Meal Planner will help you make wise food choices.
This Handout was taken from the University of Illinois Sports Nutrition Website.
The Handout is an Zip File and it is 39K in size.
Handout: Sports Meal Planner
Contusions, Sprains, and Strains
More than 10 million sports injuries occur each year. Most sports injuries are due to either traumatic injury or overuse of muscles or joints. Many sports injuries can be prevented with proper conditioning and training, wearing appropriate protective gear, and using proper equipment.
About 95 percent of sports injuries are due to minor trauma involving soft-tissue injuries - injuries that affect the muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons, including the following:
Contusions (bruises)
Sprains
Strains
Read the article for more info and for a complete guide to Sports Injuries go to:
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/injurylist.htm
Handout: Contusions, Sprains, and Strains
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