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Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Elective Course | Coach, Student, Parent, Administrator, Official, Performing Arts
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the number one cause of death in the United States for student-athletes during exercise. Caused by a structural or electrical problem associated with the heart, Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart unexpectedly stops beating and pumping blood. This is why the National Federation of State High School Associations, in partnership withSimon’s Heart,has developed the course Sudden Cardiac Arrest. This course will help you learn and recognize the warning signs and symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Also included are guidelines for what to do in the critical moments after an individual suddenly collapses in order to save their life, such as calling 9-1-1, starting chest compressions and sending for an AED. So take the free course, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, available on the NFHS Learning Center.
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Concussion in Sports
Elective Course | Coach, Parent, Administrator, Official, Performing Arts
The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion. Each state's requirements for concussion management are included as part of the course. A Spanish track is also available for this course.
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Heat Illness Prevention
Elective Course | Coach, Student, Administrator, Official
Exertional Heat Stroke is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics. To help you minimize the risk of heat illness at your school, this course has designed to provide the fundamentals of a strong heat acclimatization plan and guidelines for limiting activities to account for changing environmental conditions and other contributing risk factors. It highlights the importance of an appropriate hydration plan and establishing an Emergency Action Plan in case of a suspected exertional heat stroke.
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Concussion for Students
Elective Course | Student
The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate students on the importance of identifying and reacting to concussions. This course explains the dangers of concussion, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides information on the recovery process. As a student, your long-term health is more important that one game or even a whole season. You have to know when to take yourself out of the game and how to help your teammates do the same.
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Sportsmanship
Elective Course | Coach, Student, Parent, Administrator, Official, Performing Arts
Sportsmanship is the foundation for interscholastic sports and activities. In this course, you will learn the definition of sportsmanship and highlights of what good sportsmanship looks and sounds like. Appropriate conduct and behavior will also be discussed, as it is at the core of creating and providing a positive interscholastic experience. Coaches, officials, parents, and fans all have a role in creating a positive environment for young people and understanding those roles is critically important. Do your part in contributing to good sportsmanship in your school and community and take the course “Sportsmanship”, available for free on the NFHS Learning Center.
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Fundamentals of Coaching
NFHS Core Course | Coach, Administrator
This NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course provides a unique student-centered curriculum for interscholastic teacher/coaches, assisting them in creating a healthy and age-appropriate athletic experience that supports the educational mission of our nation's schools. Please check with your state association to see if this course complies with your state requirements. Upon purchase, an individual will have access to the course for one year.
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