Athletics/Physical Education
Schools are responsible for providing safe and enjoyable athletic and
physical education programs. You need to address several factors to help
minimize the frequency and severity of student athletes' injuries including:
- Equipment selection
- Training and conditioning of athletes
- Facilities inspections and maintenance
-
Supervision
We've provided the following resources to help you and your coaching and
physical education staff to better ensure the safety of your student
athletes:
- Cheerleading Resources – The American Association of Cheerleading Coaches & Administrators provides a variety of resources related to cheerleading safety, emergency planning and concussion management.
- MRSA Infections - Get the answers to the most commonly asked
questions regarding MRSA infections in our schools from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
- Important information and resource tools to help your school address
hazing prevention and positive team building.
- A brochure from the National Weather Service regarding severe
weather issues.
- An alert by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dealing
with the new strain of bacteria affecting student athletes.
- A Risk Management Alert issued to help you in minimizing life
threatening injuries.
- The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers guidelines for
moveable soccer goals.