6 Ways to Keep Student Athletes Safe

Millions of student-athletes will dream of victory this fall on their school playing fields. The families and teachers want to see them succeed and, at the same time want them to be safe. 

Here are six ways for parents and school staff to keep in mind as the new season gets underway:

  1. Starting off right: All athletes need a physical. They also should share any medical conditions with coaches. Parents should provide contact information and permission for emergency medical care. 
  2. Nutrition: A healthy diet should consist of complex carbohydrates, moderate amounts of protein, salt, sugars, and sodium. Fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol should be kept to a minimum. 
  3. Warm up, cool down: Stretch and warm up before practices and games. After each practice and game cool down. Doing so can prevent injuries.
  4. Injuries: Athletic trainers and consulting physicians are the ones who should decide whether athletes should continue to play following an injury. Defibrillators are life savers; everyone should know how to use one, especially the athletic staff. They should be kept nearby during practices and games. Dizziness, memory loss, lightheadedness, fatigue, and imbalance after a hit in the head or a fall are big concerns. Athletes should speak up and seek medical attention when any of these occur. 
  5. Hydration: Consume plenty of water, especially when it is hot. 
  6. Equipment: All equipment should be properly fitted and well-maintained. Facilities should be cleaned and checked for germs regularly. 
These tips should help student-athletes have success this season.

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