Do not force your child to participate in a particular physical education activity if he doesn't want to. Communicate with your child to know his interests and then help him to choose the right physical education activity for him. If a student is not interested in a particular physical education activity and is participating in it only because of pressure from the parents, he might get injured due to lack of motivation or carelessness.
The parents can perform surprise visits, i.e., visits without informing their child and school authorities when physical education activities are being conducted to personally ensure the safety of their child. They should observe the trainer or teacher-to-student ratio while keeping in mind that it should be about one-to-four. The National Athletic Trainers' Association recommends that they volunteer to help their children's sports teams, especially during events, to decrease the chances of injuries or mishaps.
Research about the physical education activity in which your child wants to participate. Certain sports like football and soccer involve more incidents of injuries. So before your child participates in any physical education activity, make sure both you and your child are aware of the risks involved. Make sure that the school has hired a certified instructor in health education and injury prevention. Become informed about safety practices that are followed during physical education activities at school grounds.
It is the duty of the parents to check whether or not their child is physically fit to participate in physical education activities. They should take their child to visit a doctor for her medical checkup to ensure the child's safety before participating in physical education activities. Encourage school authorities to conduct medical checkups for all participating students. Make sure your child is mentally prepared to participate as well. Encourage your child to participate actively.
The parents are encouraged to teach their children about the safety guidelines and the precautions they must follow. They should also make sure that children know when to quit any activity if they feel uncomfortable, tired or ill. Check if they lack any proper clothing or safety equipment, like eyewear, which is required to participate in physical education activities at school. Also make sure that the clothing and safety equipment are in good working condition and your child is using them properly.