Health Concern of Programmed Exercise and Sports in Children

運動對兒童健康的影響

Abstract

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.

The well-documented health benefits of exercise, the introduction of large varieties of sports, the soaring technological advancements in sporting tools and facilities, coupled with the birth of numerous prodigy sports stars, made famous over-night by the help of modem telecommunications, have all led to the increasing popularity of sports amongst the community. This is especially true amongst the young age group.

Exercise creates not only a healthier and fitter being, but can enhance a child intellectually, mentally and socially. On the other hand, the risks that arise as the aftermath of increased sports activities cannot be taken lightly. The rising incidence of sports injuries in children has become a matter of concern.

運動對身體健康的益處已是眾所皆知，而先進科技的運動產品更加把運動世界帶進另一新領域。現代的資訊配合運動明星不段地出現，使運動變得普及化，並吸引了大量青少年參與。運動可增進兒童的智慧、心理和社交的發展。同時，它也隱藏著創傷的危機。