NATA Safe School Sports Program

Monday, April 3, 2017

Create a positive athletic health care administrative system

Provide or coordinate pre-participation physical examinations

Promote safe and appropriate practice and competition facilities

Plan for selection, fit function and proper maintenance of athletic equipment

Provide a permanent, appropriately equipped area to evaluate and treat injured athletes

Develop injury and illness prevention strategies, including protocols for environmental conditions

Provide or facilitate injury intervention

Create and rehearse venue-specific Emergency Action Plan

Provide or facilitate psychosocial consultation and nutritional counseling/education

Be sure athletes and parents are educated of the potential benefits and risks in sports as well as their responsibilities

The National Athletic Trainers Association ( NATA ) continues to offer its Safe Sports School Award program to recognize high schools around the country who take the crucial steps to keep their athletes free from injuries.In order to achieve Safe Sports School status, athletic programs must do the following:For more info or to apply for the award, click here