COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators

COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators

Course Details
COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators
The COVID 19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges to high school athletic and activity programs. To help address some of those challenges, the National Federation of State High School Associations has developed “COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators."
The NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee developed “Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities” to aide state associations during this unprecedented event. This course will present material from that document along with some other helpful information and materials to assist school administrators and coaches conduct workouts, practices and contests as safely as possible.
Course Outline
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1.
Introduction
( 2 Sections )
- Course Welcome
- Introduction
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2.
COVID-19
( 3 Sections )
- General Information
- Limiting the Spread
- Face Coverings
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3.
COVID-19 and School Athleti...
( 3 Sections )
- Activity Guidelines
- Cleaning and Equipment Considerations
- Social Distancing
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4.
Conclusion
( 2 Sections )
- Final Considerations and Review
- Course Conclusion
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