title: Behavioral aspects of children's sports.
abstract: This article considers some of the numerous behavioral aspects that are related to children's sports. The pediatrician, during various encounters with the athlete and his or her parents in the office, or on the field, can positively influence the sport participation experience of the athlete, by screening and identifying potential problem areas as well as providing anticipatory guidance on various issues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University 1000 Oakland Drive, East Lansing MI 49008, USA. pratt@kcms.msu.edu
authors.forename: Helen D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Pratt
authors.forename: Dilip R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Donald E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Greydanus
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D002657:Child Development; D006801:Humans; D013177:Sports / Q000523:psychology*