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development of fitness in children  

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  • Over the past 20 years, 2 clear trends have emerged that describe primary concerns with regard to physical activity, fitness, and children. First, the growing trend among children and adolescents to participate in organized and competitive sports has given rise to specialized treatment of the pediatric athlete with regard to injury prevention, treatment, and safety of sport participation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Fitness in Children, Development of]

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