The role of exercise in children and adolescents

The role of exercise in children and adolescents has been discussed, including consideration of conditioning and training guidelines for this age group. Training should be sport-specific, with any conditioning program specifically emphasizing the energy systems used by the particular sport. The effect of exercise on growth and development and subsequent precautions to be taken protecting potential stature area have also been outlined. Too much, as well as too little, exercise adversely affects development. Good nutrition is very much correlated with good performance and has a strong beneficial effect on the athletic success of youngsters. Significant preparticipation concerns have been outlined.