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Stopka, Christine; Shimon, Jane M.; Horodyski, MaryBeth; Deere, Randy; Bolger, Christine – Strategies, 2002
Describes the medical, legal, and educational benefits of having a certified athletic trainer in the secondary school, explaining that they can prevent or lessen the severity of an injury or chance of re-injury. The article presents eight options for hiring a certified athletic trainer and offers suggestions and resources for locating one. (SM)
Descriptors: Athletics, Injuries, Secondary Education, Sports Medicine

Shimon, Jane M. – Strategies, 2002
Describes how providing a well-designed injury prevention program that includes attention to growth and development, training and conditioning, protective equipment, and emergency care can minimize youth sport injuries. (SM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adolescents, Athletes, Athletic Equipment