[The bill of rights for children in sport: a tool to promote the health and protect the child in sport]

Rev Med Suisse. 2006 Jul 26;2(74):1774-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The Bill of rights for children in sport was developed in response to the need for prevention and protection of children practicing sport. It is the result of an interdisciplinary approach and is used with young sportsmen, sport clubs and in the education of the professionals involved with children's sport. It is an excellent tool to sensitize people to children's vulnerabilities and to establish the bases for prevention and protection. In complete accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this Bill gives an example of a concrete application in the field of Sports. Used on a regular basis in the field, it contributes to change the adult's vision of children's sport and the approach to coaching;

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Child
  • Child Advocacy*
  • Health Promotion
  • Humans
  • Sports*