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Participation in High School Athletics Has Long-lasting …

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we …

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Challenges of Mental-health Issues in High School …

WEBEditor’s Note: This is the first in a series of two articles addressing the challenges of mental-health issues in high school athletics. This article presents an …

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Coaches’ Health: Keys for Sleep, Exercise and Mental …

WEBJames Onate, Ph.D., ATC. James A. Onate, PhD, ATC, is an Associate Professor at Ohio State University in the Athletic Training Division. He is also the Chair …

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The Case for High School Activities

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 …

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Appropriate Medical Care Standards for High School …

WEBIn 2001, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), in cooperation with 16 other medical associations and sports governing bodies, including the National …

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Medical Time-Out Helps to be Aware, Prepared and …

WEBJim Kyle, M.D, and Greg Elkins, M.D. Jim Kyle, MD, is the executive director of The Kyle Group in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Dr. Kyle is the Region 1 Medical Director …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we …

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Athletics Eligibility and Medical Vaccinations

WEBTrends Regarding Medical Vaccinations. Although immunization laws in all 50 states require vaccinations as a condition of attending school both to protect …

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5 Ways The Performing Arts Make Young People And …

WEB3: There are obvious physical benefits too. Dancing, for example, is a great way to boost general fitness or rebuild it after illness. Reports suggest creative activities …

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The Opioid Epidemic and High School Sports: Why it Matters

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we …

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Revised “Fundamentals of Coaching” Course Now Available on

WEBThe National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is continuing its commitment to coaches education with a revision to the flagship …

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Sports Medicine Course Guidelines – Great Opportunity for …

WEBSports medicine class offerings have been around in high schools in a variety of formats for many years. Traditionally, this class is created by a …

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Development of the Sports Medicine Team

WEBIn today’s secondary school athletic department, it is extremely important to have a team approach to athletic health care. It takes a team of physicians, athletic trainers, school …

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Sickle Cell Trait – Why the Concern in High School Sports

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we …

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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SPORTS HYGIENE, SKIN …

WEBUniversal Hygiene Protocol for All Sports: Shower immediately after every competition and practice. Wash all workout clothing after each practice. Wash personal gear (knee pads …

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NATIONAL COACH CERTIFICATION

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PHYSICIAN RELEASE FOR WRESTLER

WEBThe National Federation of State High School State Associations’ (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee has developed a medical release form for wrestlers to participate …

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SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF …

WEB4 Rest The first step in recovering from a concussion is rest. Rest is essential to help the brain heal. Athletes with a concussion need rest from physical and mental activities that …

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