1. characterized by or requiring a sitting posture: a sedentary occupation. 2. characterized by inactivity and lack of exercise: a sedentary life. 3. Zool. a. abiding in one place; not migratory.
They found that high school basketball players sustained 1.94 injuries per 1,000 athlete exposures (AE). Injuries were more common in games versus practices (3.27 game injuries vs. 1.40 practice injuries). Girls sustained more injuries (2.08 per 1,000 AE) versus boys (1.83 per 1,000 AE).
Most Are Sprains, Strains, But Eye and Mouth Injuries, Concussions Also Occur. Basketball is a popular sport, especially among children and young adults. More than 200,000 basketball-related injuries occur to young people under age 15 each year requiring treatment in hospital emergency departments.