Sports Coaching and Athletic Training: Nutrition & Injury Risks

Understanding which sport causes the most injuries can help coaches develop better safety protocols. Proper nutrition and school athletic grants are vital for fostering student-athlete success and development.

Which Sport Causes the Most Injuries?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Martha Premie

You might think extreme sports such as ski jumping or sky diving cause the most sports injuries, but actually it is the most common sports that top the list. According to “The Most Dangerous Sports in America” by Bjorn Carey on Livescience.

Martha Premie began writing in 2001. She is a licensed acupuncturist in Asheville, North Carolina, where she also teaches yoga and consults individuals on holistic health and nutrition. She has been published by the "Mountain Express Asheville" and "Take 5." Premie holds a degree in literature from SD Mesa College and a Traditional Chinese Medicine degree from the Daoist Traditions School of Chinese Medicine.