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).
The causes and types of injuries. 1  More injuries occur during games than training. 2  Up to 35% of injuries are caused by foul play. 3  The most common types of injuries are bruising, sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations.  Injuries to the lower body, namely the ankle and. knee, to the upper body and head are most common.