Hey everyone, I'm doing a bit of research for a health class project on sports safety. I'm trying to find data on the rates of injuries in different high school sports. Any idea where I could find this information?
Hello! You're on a fascinating research topic.
For reliable data on high school sports injuries, the National High School Sports-Related Injury Surveillance Study coordinated by the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital is a good place to start. They conduct annual research on sports-related injuries among high school athletes. The data covers various sports and gives you injury rates, player positions, and even injury types.
This study also breaks down injuries by the gender of the participant, the type of exposure (whether it occurred in competition or practice), and by location on the body where the injury occurred.
Keep in mind that injury rates can vary widely by sport, and other factors such as coaching style, school size, and adhering to safety guidelines can also impact injury rates.
Good luck with your health class project! This data should provide a solid foundation for your research.
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