Includes situations where another person deliberately physically hurts or injures a young person, or knowingly fails to prevent such injuries. Giving young people alcohol, inappropriate drugs, or other harmful substances can also cause harm.
In a sporting environment physical abuse may occur when:
Young people are exposed to exercise/training that disregards the capabilities of an immature and growing body.
Young people are exposed to overplay, over training or fatigue.
Adults giving young people the opportunity to consume alcohol whilst under age.
Adults who recommend the taking of performance enhancing drugs.