January 31, 2012

SPORTS MEDICINE / HEALTH EDUCATION

Information from the NIAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee

Thanks to all members of our newly formed NIAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) as well as all of our licensed athletic trainers around the state. All offer their expertise and knowledge in helping our students maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Many NIAA member schools either employ or have access to a certified athletic trainer (LAT, ATC). These individuals are professionally trained healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. They work in cooperation with other healthcare professionals, athletic administrators / directors, coaches and parents. One can find them on the sidelines, applying ice, a brace or a tape job to any or our over 30,000 high school athletes in Nevada. Not only do trainers provide first aid and immediate care for our injured athletes, they also design and supervise proper warm-up routines, hydration education and rehabilitation programs.

Click Here to see contact information for the NIAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee

Click Here to see report on how Nevada ranks among other states in having a full time athletic trainer on staff

 

List of Nevada High School Trainers - Click Here for Link

Other Health and Educational Websites