The Institute will support efforts to develop, advance and disseminate comprehensive research, education, recommendations, guidelines and policy to enhance the experience and safety of children involved in sports. According to a recent poll, 91 percent of Americans feel sports participation is important for children and adolescents, and 94 percent would like to see more initiatives to ensure the health and safety of young athletes.
The Institute will focus on providing education and prevention techniques for mild traumatic brain injury and concussion, heart illness and injury, overuse injuries and unique clinical conditions such as Type 1 diabetes.
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