Is there a concussion law in your state? Find out and take action if your state does not have a concussion law.	Research Report: A National Survey of Parents' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Reported Behaviors Concerning Sports Safety

Playing sports is one of the best ways to keep kids active, healthy and happy.

We also know that for children, being a part of a team and playing sports can help build self-esteem and social skills. But playing sports also means risk of injuries. In fact, each year more than 3.5 million children and adolescents sustain a sport-related injury that requires medical attention.

Athletic Injuries can be mild such as ankle sprains and muscle strains but playing sports creates risk for more severe injuries too, such as concussions or heat illness. Experts say that many sports-related injuries occurring in games and practices are likely preventable. So how do keep young athletes active, healthy—and safe?

Learn what you need to know to keep your kids safe when playing sports:

For Parents	For Coaches	Sports Webcast
Being a parent is not always easy, and when it comes to sports safety there is a lot of things to know.	As a coach, your role may be the most important in keeping kids safe while playing in games and practices.	On May 2nd, 2011 we hosted a live Sport Safety Webcast, teaching you what you need to know to keep your kids safe when playing sports.
Additional Resources	What You Can Do	Find a Sport Safety Clinic
Here you can find a list of helpful resources, based on risk, such as dehydration, cardiac arrest, concussions, overuse injuries, and other related information.	First, you can sign a pledge making a personal commitment to keeping your kids active, healthy—and safe during their sports season and second....	Our local Safe Kids coalitions will be holding free sports safety clinics for coaches and parents around the country during the spring and summer.

Our Sports Safety Program is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.