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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
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Ward, Phillip – Strategies, 1992
Data collection and analysis helps coaches ensure that they conduct practices and make decisions based on objective and consistently recorded information. The article discusses how, where, and when coaches should collect data on athletes, noting data collection should emphasize include training loads, body weight, sleep, health, and injuries. (SM)
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Data Collection, Higher Education, Physical Education
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Fernandez-Balboa, Juan-Miguel – Strategies, 1993
Secondary level physical educators must be sure to instruct their weight lifters in proper spotting and lifting procedures, because weight training carries a high risk of injury. The article explains how to check the equipment, spot properly for specific exercises, and take general safety precautions in the weight room. (SM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletic Coaches, Injuries, Physical Education Teachers
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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