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Peer reviewedButler, Loren L.; Lester, Robbie; Solomon, Amber; Kelly, David J.; Soukup, Gregory J. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2005
Coaches, regardless of their level, should be certified in basic first aid, CPR, and the use of automated external defibrillators. They need to be trained regarding liability and those laws that apply to the field of coaching. There is a certification known as "First Responder," whereby the trainee earns a level of expertise just below that of a…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Sports Medicine, Competence, First Aid
