Topic Areas |
Yes/No |
Weighting (%) |
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| Exertional Heat Stroke | 20 | ||
| Heat Acclimatization | 7 | ||
| 1H. Days 1–5 are the first formal practices. No more than 1 practice occurs per day | N | 0 | |
| 2H. In days 1-5, total practice time should not exceed 3 hours in any 1 day | Y | 1 | |
| 3H. On days 1-5, 1-hour maximum walk-through is permitted, however there must be a 3 hour minimum between practice and walk-through (or vice versa) | Y | 1 | |
| 4H. During days 1–2 of first formal practices, a helmet should be the only protective equipment permitted (if applicable). During days 3–5, only helmets and shoulder pads should be worn. Beginning on day 6, all protective equipment may be worn and full contact may begin. Football only: on days 3–5, contact with blocking sleds and tackling dummies may be initiated Full-contact sports: 100% life contact drills should begin no earlier than day 6 |
Y | 1 | |
| 5H. Day 6–14, double-practice days must be followed by a single-practice day. On single-practice days, 1 walk-through is permitted, separated from the practice by at least 3 hours of continuous rest. When a double-practice day is followed by a rest day, another double practice day is permitted after the rest day. | Y | 1 | |
| 6H. On a double-practice day, neither practice day should exceed 3 hours in duration, and no more than 5 total hours of practice in the day. Warm-up, stretching, cool-down, walk-through, conditioning and weight-room activities are included as part of the practice time. | Y | 1 | |
| 7H. On a double-practice day, the 2 practices should be separated by at least 3 continuous hours in a cool environment. | Y | 1 | |
| WBGT Modifications (device/regional modifications) | 5 | ||
| 1W. State requires all schools to have a heat modification policy | Y | 0.625 | |
| Environmental Monitoring |
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| The heat policy is based off of WBGT (optimal measurement)(1.25pts) | N | 0 | |
| The recommended heat policy is based off of Heat Index (adequate alternative if WBGT is unavailable)(0.625pts) | Y | 0.625 | |
| 4W. The environmental conditions guidelines are based off of epidemiological data specific to that state/region (for bigger states a more comprehensive analysis may be needed) | N | 0 | |
| 5W. The heat policy has at minimum 4 levels of modification, including the modification of practice time | Y | 0.625 | |
| 6W. Policy includes modification of equipment (if applicable to the sport) | Y | 0.625 | |
| 7W. Policy includes modification of work:rest ratios, including unrestricted access to fluids | Y | 0.625 | |
| 8W. Policy mentions the use of a shaded area for rest breaks | N | 0 | |
| Cold water immersion tubs for onsite cooling for all warm weather practices (3 Points) | N | 0 | |
| If exertional heat stroke is suspected, onsite cooling using cold water immersion before transport to the hospital (3 Points) | N | 0 | |
| Screening questions on PPE (i.e., previous history, other predisposing factors) | 2 | ||
| Require 4th Edition PPE forms from American Academy of Pediatrics or equivalent | N | 0 | |
| Section Total | 9.125 | ||
| Traumatic Head Injuries | 20 | ||
| Comprehensive training and education for coaches (ie Heads Up Football or equivalent) | 10 | ||
| Football Coaches-8 Points | Y | 8 | |
| All Coaches-2 Points | Y | 2 | |
| Athletes not permitted to return to activity on the same day if a concussion is suspected (2 Points) | Y | 2 | |
| Athletes not permitted to return to activity until cleared by an appropriate healthcare professional (MD, ATC, PA, APRN) (2 Points) | Y | 2 | |
| Athletes are not permitted to start return-to-play until they fully return to school (2 Points) | N | 0 | |
| A minimum of a 5-step graduated return to play protocol required before full return to activity (2 Points) | N | 0 | |
| No more than 2 phases in any one day | |||
| If symptoms return during any one step, athlete must regress to previous step | |||
| Concussion related PPE questions (2 Points) | N | 0 | |
| Require 4th Edition PPE forms from American Academy of Pediatrics or equivalent | |||
| Section Total | 14 | ||
| Sudden Cardiac Arrest | 20 | ||
| Screening (PPE questions and Physician clearance) | 4 | ||
| Require 4th Edition PPE forms from American Academy of Pediatrics or equivalent | N | 0 | |
| AED onsite at each venue or accessible within 1-3 minutes | 16 | ||
| 1A. AEDs are to be used under the advice and consent of a physician by individuals with proper training and certification | N | 0 | |
| 2A. AED should be stored in a safe place | N | 0 | |
| 3A. All athletic trainers, coaches, administrators, school nurses, and physical education teachers should have access to an AED on school property | Y | 2 | |
| 4A. Institutions sponsoring athletic events/activities should have a AED on site or access to one at each athletic venue for practices, games, or other athletic events | N | 0 | |
| 5A. Individuals [all personnel involved with sponsored athletic events/activities] should be provided annual training and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED use | Y | 2 | |
| 6A. Location of AED should be well marked, publicized, accessible and known among trained staff | Y | 2 | |
| 7A. The AED should be used only after enacting the EMS system. | N | 0 | |
| 8A. AEDs should be inspected frequently to ensure proper working order. This includes making sure the batteries are charged, and wires and electrodes are in good condition | N | 0 | |
| Section Total | 6 | ||
| Appropriate Health Care Coverage | 20 | ||
| Regulation (Licensure-10, Some Form -5, No regulation-0) | 10 | ||
| Licensure-10 Points | Y | 10 | |
| Some Form (i.e. Registered)-5 Points | N | 0 | |
| No Regulation-0 Points | N | 0 | |
| Appropriate healthcare professional (i.e. Athletic Trainer) be onsite at collision/contact practices | 10 | ||
| Required at all collision/contact practices and competitions-10 Points | N | 0 | |
| Recommended at all collision/contact practices and competitions-5 Points | Y | 5 | |
| Section Total | 15 | ||
| Emergency Preparedness | 20 | ||
| Emergency Action Plans | 8 | ||
| 1E. Every school or organization that sponsors athletics should develop an EAP specifically for managing serious and/or potentially life-threatening sport-related injuries (athletics emergency action plan AEAP) | N | 0 | |
| 2E. The AEAP should be developed and coordinated with local EMS, school public safety officials, on site medical personnel or school medical staff, and school administrators | N | 0 | |
| 3E. Every school should distribute the AEAP to all athletics staff members | N | 0 | |
| 4E. The AEAP should be specific to each venue (including maps, directions, etc.) | N | 0 | |
| 5E. On-site emergency equipment that may be needed in an emergency situation should be listed | N | 0 | |
| 6E. The AEAP should identify personnel and their responsibilities to carry out the plan of action with a designated chain of command | N | 0 | |
| 7E. Appropriate contact information for EMS | N | 0 | |
| 8E. Plan should specify documentation actions that need to be taken post emergency | N | 0 | |
| 9E. AEAP should be reviewed and rehearsed annually by all parties involved | Y | 0.8 | |
| 10E. Healthcare professionals who will provide medical coverage during games, practices, or other events should be included | N | 0 | |
| Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics related to preventing sudden death in sport (4 Points) | Y | 4 | |
| CPR/AED and First aid training are required for all coaches | 4 | ||
| All Coaches-4 Points | Y | 4 | |
| Only Head Coaches-2 Points | N | 0 | |
| Sickle Cell Trait Status | 2 | ||
| Require 4th Edition PPE forms from American Academy of Pediatrics or equivalent | N | 0 | |
| Regulation of S&C sessions | 2 | ||
| 1S. Conditioning periods should be phased in gradually and progressively to minimize risk of injury during transitional periods. Also, Introduce new conditioning activities gradually, especially during the early stages of a conditioning program | N | 0 | |
| 2S. Exercise and conditioning activities are not permitted to be used as punishment | N | 0 | |
| 3S. Requires appropriate supervision (i.e., coach certified in CPR/First Aid with education on the prevention of sudden death in sport or an Athletic Trainer onsite) | N | 0 | |
| Section Total | 8.8 | ||
| Total Score | 52.925 | ||