| 465 | Thursday, April 14, 2005 |
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| 2:45 PM-4:00 PM | Convention Center:N139 |
| NASPE/National Council of Athletic Training |
| Placement of Athletic Trainers in High Schools |
| Although many large high schools have established positions for athletic trainers, the overwhelming majority of high schools in the U.S. still do not employ athletic trainers. In a day and time in which liability issues are a focus for most administrators the question still must be asked, why are there not athletic trainers present for all high school athletic events? This presentation will provide a foundation of information that focuses on liability issues that may influence decision-making during athletic injury scenarios, qualifications of athletic trainers, and suggestions on placement of athletic trainers in high schools. |
Keyword(s): athletics/sports, high school issues, safety/injury prevention
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| Speakers: Scott A. Unruh, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE; and Nita Unruh, Nebraska-Kearney/Univ Of, Kearney, NE |