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Guskiewicz, Kevin M. – Quest, 2008
Sport and recreational activity is a vital part of today's society, and athletic training researchers are playing an important role in gaining a better understanding of how to promote safe and healthy participation for athletes of all ages. This article aims to illustrate the importance of research to prevent and effectively treat sport and…
Descriptors: Athletics, Injuries, Physical Fitness, Sports Medicine
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
Kraemer, William J.; Fleck, Steven J. – 1993
This guide is designed to serve as a resource for developing strength training programs for children. Chapter 1 uses research findings to explain why strength training is appropriate for children. Chapter 2 explains some of the important physiological concepts involved in children's growth and development as they apply to developing strength…
Descriptors: Athletics, Calisthenics, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1999
Administrative Code 3301-27-01, revised in June 1995, replaces what was previously known as the sports medicine certification program. The revision changes requirements for individuals who supervise, direct, or coach a pupil activity program that involves athletes, routine/regular physical activity, or health and safety consideration as determined…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Athletes, Athletic Coaches
Borkowski, Richard P. – 1998
This book presents guidelines and checklists for lowering the occurrence of injuries in sports and other physical activities. It targets teachers, coaches, and athletic directors. Chapter 1, Introduction, presents an overview of the issue. Chapter 2, How To Use This Book, presents suggestions and describes how to use the checklists. Chapter 3, The…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Check Lists
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Journal of Athletic Training, 1995
These guidelines cover athletic trainers and blood-borne pathogens at athletic events, student athletic trainer education, universal precautions and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, medical records and confidentiality, infected athletic trainers, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) testing, HBV…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Athletics