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Miller, John K. – American School Board Journal, 1998
In August 1995, a young football player died as a result of heat exhaustion suffered on the first day of football practice in Arkansas. Spurred by this tragedy, the district made some changes that every school district with an athletic program should consider. These include using a heat-stress monitor; abandoning the practice of group physical…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Football
Zakariya, Sally Banks – American School Board Journal, 1988
Cites statistics on death and injury from high school sports. Offers advice to coaches and athletic directors about safety consciousness, how to assess sports safety programs, and the advantages of employing certified athletic trainers. (MLF)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Basketball
