Parents of an 8-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl want to enroll their children in a resistance training program at the local community center. They believe that resistance training will help make their children stronger and faster (and maybe even improve their soccer performance), but they are concerned about the potential for injury. Comment on issues regarding the safety of youth resistance training, and highlight program design considerations that address these concerns

1. Properly designated youth resistance training programs are considered safe to young folks in comparison to other strength required sporting activities.

2. While there is a risk of epiphyseal plate fractures in youth resistance training programs, it is rather an exception, not the rule. That is the chance is minimal and only as a result of unsupervised activities involving huge overhead lifting.

3. Adequate health screenings should be carried out before enrolling the kids or adolescents. This helps to prevent potential that may arise during these activities.

4. Children should be encouraged to embrace the programs not just for gaining muscular strength alone but to better understand their bodies and enjoy the activities.