The Adolescent Athlete
Pediatric Clinics of North AmericaPublished 1 December 1973
Thomas E. Shaffer
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Qualifications for participation in athletics must be carefully considered in the pre-season medical evaluation, as are personality and emotional health.
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Qualifications for participation in athletics must be carefully considered in the pre-season medical evaluation. Some disqualifying conditions for specific activities are discussed. Physical maturity and “matching” are important considerations, as are personality and emotional health.
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