Onywera, V.O.2015-09-222015-09-222003East African Journal of Physical Education Vol.1 Issue 2 September 2003http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/13584Journal ArticleThis paper gives an overview of the most common sports injuries that affect children and implications for the prevention of such injuries. The paper explains soft tissue injuries that are the most common injuries in children, the causes of the injuries and how to protect children against sports injuries. Based on the factors above, some conclusions are thereafter given at the end of this write up.enChildrenSports InjuriesPreventionArticle