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Boatsafe.com: Boating Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses proper boating procedures while on the water, in the marina, anchoring, and mooring, as well as tips for onboard guests.
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Get Big: Pain in the Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines the most common causes of injury when weight training.
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Boat Safety: Boating Safety Courses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about checking equipment, learning the new rules for the year, and information on courses to take.
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Backpacking Safety Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Backpacking safety advice is provided. Discusses recommended procedures for particular illnesses and safety tips regarding camp sites,clothing and cooking.
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Handball.org: Handball Instructional

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips, advice, and instructions on handball.
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Water Aerobics Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a selection of music for water aerobics and also a video that you can purchase. If you click on the title of the music it will open to the list of songs on the tape and also a chance to hear the music.
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Squash Conditioning

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about squash warmups, preparation, and diet.
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Other

Weather 101: Cloud Formations

For Students 9th - 10th
This Weather 101 site provides information to the boater about different cloud formations and what they mean to a boater.
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Sac delta.com: Waterskiing Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists rules and tips for waterskiing safety. Content includes a focus on safety checks for the skier, the boat operator, and even the observer. Hand signals are suggested for efficient communication.
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Live and Learn: Swimming Pool Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a comprehensive list of things that can be done around household pools to prevent injuries and accidents.
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Article
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Getting Big: Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses safe weight training practices, such as working out with a partner and using safe equipment.
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Article
Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: 10 Health Tips Every Youth Baseball Coach Should Know

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses ten basic safety and health tips every youth baseball player, parent, and coach should be aware of.
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Safety of Breathing Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed review of safety techniques in breathing exercises used in yoga.
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh: Injury Prevention: Scooters, Skates, Boards

For Students 9th - 10th
The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh offers safety tips on riding scooters, skates, and skateboards, as well as maintaining equipment.
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California State University

Soccer Safety Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
California State University provides current research that is finding that heading the ball too often can lead to diminished brain function over time. Heading drills in practice can cause further damage.
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Snell Helmets Safety Standards

For Students 9th - 10th
This respurce is all about the safety standards that Snell puts on their helmets. Since helmets are extremely important to wear while rollerblading, you can look at what the standards are for rollerblading helmets.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Running Equipment

For Students 9th - 10th
This GSU site describes the necessary equipment you need to get if you are planning on taking up running.
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California Institute of Technology

Caltech: Rock Climbing Equipment and Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the California Institute of Technology provides a description of equipment that one needs for rock climbing. Very informative and worth checking out.
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Cha: Skating & Scooter Safety [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
There are good reasons to wear safety equipment when skateboarding. Gives a list of checks that should be performed on equipment, as well as skate surfaces.
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Handout
Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: Skateboard Safety Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Sprains, fractures, contusions and abrasions are the most common types of injuries from riding a skateboard. Deaths due to collisions with cars and from falls also are reported. Several factors - lack of protective equipment, poor board...
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New Rider: Bits

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about the many different bits available, each designed to have a different amount and type of control on the horse.
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Other

Bridles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the function of the bridle, as well as purposes for several different types of bridles. There are also some helpful questions and answers.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Wrestling Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Michigan. A task force convened following the death in December of wrestler Jeff Reese has made seven recommendations to promote wrestling safety.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Weight Training Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides detailed information on weight-training and weight-lifting safety. The focus of the article is on safety tips, such as finding a teacher to train in the process, setting goals, and waiting until your body is ready...