A Very Serious Problem Related to Participation in Organized Athletics

question 41

Multiple Choice

A very serious problem related to participation in organized athletics during adolescence is the

• A) ​risk of serious injury, which happens to many high school athletes.
• B) ​risk of becoming socially ostracized if one is not victorious on their team.
• C) ​use of illegal drugs to enhance performance.
• D) ​likelihood of getting involved in inter-school fights over team loyalty.

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