Sports Medicine
Interested in becoming a STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINING AIDE? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Students CAN be an athletic training aide even if they are NOT enrolled in the Sports Medicine course.
Fill out the form and email Coach Graham @ skendrick-graham@apisd.org letting her know you've completed it. Thank you.
Treatment/Rehab Sign-Up
Concussion Return to Play Protocol
If the athlete is suspected of having a concussion, they will be pulled from all same day activity and referred to a physician. Any athletic participation (on or off field) will be stopped until medical clearance documentation is provided. Athlete MUST see physician and bring WRITTEN AND SIGNED release to athletic trainer. Those not diagnosed with concussion must provide medical note stating they did not have one.
Return to Play Protocol begins once the student is 24 hours symptom free.
Step 1: Back to regular activities
Step 2: Light aerobic activity
Step 3: Moderate activity
Step 4: Heavy, non-contact activity
Step 5: Practice and full contact
Step 6: Competition
Concussion Medical Clearance
Medical clearance from physician needs to read similar to the following:
If concussion is CONFIRMED AND DIAGNOSED: Patient is CLEARED TO BEGIN RETURN TO PLAY CONCUSSION PROTOCOL once they are symptom free.
If NO concussion is diagnosed: Patient is CLEARED TO BEGIN FULL ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION IMMEDIATELY.
Please note:
-The physician may want the athlete to return for a 2nd evaluation before providing Return To Play clearance.
-If athlete still has concussion symptoms, they may not begin Return To Play protocol until 24 hours symptom free.
Medical clearance documents that do not include one of the above lines MAY need to return to physician for further medical clearance.
Rank One Profile and Forms
Students who have never had a Rank One account will need to set up an account. If you need assistance setting up the account, click HERE
Once you have submitted the form, email Coach Graham @ skendrick-graham@apisd.org informing her you've submitted the form.
Once the athlete's Rank One profile is set up, fill out the following forms clicking HERE:
- AP Athletic Guide Students and Parents
- Drug Testing Form
- Emergency Contact Form
- UIL Forms Signature Page
Protocols:
Concussion Return to Play Protocol:
