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Standards for athletic equipment. Sports nutrition. Helmets. Baseball. Soccer. Statistics. Hiking trail design. ATVs. Sledding. Skateboarding. Snowmobiles. Weight lifting, Trampolines.
Access to Outdoor Trails [25234] 
An accessible trail is a trail that is accessible to and usable by people with disabilities
An accessible trail is a trail that is accessible to and usable by people with disabilities
Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities [25235]
Guidance for boating, fishing, golf, swimming pools and more
Guidance for boating, fishing, golf, swimming pools and more
Accessibility Guidelines for Sports Facilities [25229]
This guide is intended to help designers and operators in using the accessibility guidelines for sports facilities
This guide is intended to help designers and operators in using the accessibility guidelines for sports facilities
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Recreational Facilities [23275]
Requirements for sports facilities, golf courses, spas, boating facilities, etc.
Requirements for sports facilities, golf courses, spas, boating facilities, etc.
ADA Recreation Guidelines [17071]
Guides for access to play areas, amusement rides, boating/fishing facilities, sports facilities and more
Guides for access to play areas, amusement rides, boating/fishing facilities, sports facilities and more
All Terrain Vehicle: Tips and Practice Guide ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Safety tips and guide for the all-terrain vehicle rider
[26618] Safety tips and guide for the all-terrain vehicle rider
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Fact Sheet [8009]
Suggestions for injury preventive actions, and examples of ATV-related injury prevention programs
[8009] Suggestions for injury preventive actions, and examples of ATV-related injury prevention programs
All-Terrain Vehicles: Injuries & Deaths are Skyrocketing [22002]
Report calls for new national & state rules to help reduce ATV injuries & fatalities
Report calls for new national & state rules to help reduce ATV injuries & fatalities
All-Terrain Vehicles: Two, Three & Four-Wheeled Unlicensed Motorized Vehicles [8900]
Official policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Official policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Anabolic Steroid Abuse [2372]
Research reports and bulletins based on the findings of recent studies on the use of anabolic steroids in the US
Research reports and bulletins based on the findings of recent studies on the use of anabolic steroids in the US
Asthma: Actions for the Physical Education Instructor and Coach [11370]
Provides advice for classroom teachers, coaches, etc. on how to handle asthma attacks
Provides advice for classroom teachers, coaches, etc. on how to handle asthma attacks
ATV Safety Institute [26619]
National program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness
[26619] National program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness
ATV Safety Materials [830]
Full text of the ATV Regulation Act, resources, fact sheet, education programs
Full text of the ATV Regulation Act, resources, fact sheet, education programs
Baseball / Softball Risk Management Planning Guide [19601]
Basic strategies designed to decrease the likelihood of injury
Basic strategies designed to decrease the likelihood of injury
Bicycling & Genital Numbness in Males [22295]
Warning signs of too much pressure on the perineum area when bicycling and its prevention
Warning signs of too much pressure on the perineum area when bicycling and its prevention
Bleacher Inspections [19621]
The following guidelines form the basis for safe bleacher use and operation
The following guidelines form the basis for safe bleacher use and operation
Boating and Fishing Accessibility [25232]
ADA accessibility guidelines for boating and fishing facilities
ADA accessibility guidelines for boating and fishing facilities
Boating Safety/WaterSkiing/WakeBoarding in Physical Education [19596]
Lesson plans, assessments, objectives, tips, and techniques
Lesson plans, assessments, objectives, tips, and techniques
Canadian National Standard on Spectator Safety for Indoor Arenas [24238]
Voluntary standard expected to be released in 2004
Voluntary standard expected to be released in 2004
Canadian Sports Safety & Outdoor Activities [25269]
Safety materials related to sports, bicycling, swimming, winter sports and much more
Safety materials related to sports, bicycling, swimming, winter sports and much more
Cast Guidelines / Upper Extremity [12687]
Guidelines as to when children should participate in sports when wearing a cast or splint
Guidelines as to when children should participate in sports when wearing a cast or splint
Certified Athletic Trainer [19593]
Adding a certified athletic trainer on staff will help in injury prevention and treatment
Adding a certified athletic trainer on staff will help in injury prevention and treatment
Checklist for Maintenance of Telescopic Bleachers [19591]
These bleachers are retractable-they can be rolled up and stored against the wall
These bleachers are retractable-they can be rolled up and stored against the wall
Cheerleading Safety Guidelines [22392]
Full text of sample safety rules and policies for cheerleading
Full text of sample safety rules and policies for cheerleading
College Sports Drug Testing, Health & Safety [1774]
NCAA drug testing requirements - injury statistics for college sports, sports medicine handbook
NCAA drug testing requirements - injury statistics for college sports, sports medicine handbook
Crowd Control Procedures for Athletic Events [19592]
The following are some crowd control procedures
The following are some crowd control procedures
Emergency Plan [9649]
Steps that you can take to develop an emergency plan for any athletic situation
Steps that you can take to develop an emergency plan for any athletic situation
Emergency Procedures During Thunder & Lightning Storms [15204]
Full text of a safety operating procedure for outdoor recreational facilities
Full text of a safety operating procedure for outdoor recreational facilities
Field Guide to Off-Road Vehicles [22307]
Their negative impacts on the environment, wildlife, and health and public safety
Their negative impacts on the environment, wildlife, and health and public safety
Golf Accessibility [25231]
ADA accessibility guidelines for access to golf facilities - info for course operators and golfers
ADA accessibility guidelines for access to golf facilities - info for course operators and golfers
Guide on Prevention of Sports Injuries ![[doc]](graphics/file_doc.gif)
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Covers softball, running, cycling, basketball, flag football, snow skiing
[28869] Covers softball, running, cycling, basketball, flag football, snow skiing
Guide to Personal Risk Management for Summer Activities [28870]
Covers summer sports such as fishing, scuba diving, golf, jet skiing, horseback riding, softball, boating and much more
[28870] Covers summer sports such as fishing, scuba diving, golf, jet skiing, horseback riding, softball, boating and much more
Hazards with In-Line Roller Skates [10546]
Safety alert bulletin from CPSC to wear safety gear when skating
Safety alert bulletin from CPSC to wear safety gear when skating
Heading the Ball in Soccer [12688]
Series of articles related to the danger of heading the ball in soccer
Series of articles related to the danger of heading the ball in soccer
Helmet Safety Standards [1419]
Nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and development of helmet standards
Nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and development of helmet standards
High School Rules and Sports Specific Information [22655]
NFHS playing rules, available in 16 sports
NFHS playing rules, available in 16 sports
High School Sports Injury Information [1507]
Statistical information related to high school sports injuries
Statistical information related to high school sports injuries
Hiking: Recreational Forest Trails - Plan for Success [5059]
Explores proven ways to plan, construct & interpret various types of recreational forest trails
Explores proven ways to plan, construct & interpret various types of recreational forest trails
Inter-Association Task Force for Appropriate Care of the Spine-Injured Athlete [12689]
Guidelines for the pre-hospital management of the physically active with suspected spinal injury
Guidelines for the pre-hospital management of the physically active with suspected spinal injury
Key Features of Accessible Stadiums [25240]
Highlights key accessibility requirements of the ADA that apply to new
Highlights key accessibility requirements of the ADA that apply to new
Mascot Heat Factor [25130]
Take preventative measures to avoid an extreme loss of water and a rapid temperature change
Take preventative measures to avoid an extreme loss of water and a rapid temperature change
Minimizing the Risk of Injury in High School Athletics [1506]
Provides general and sport specific guidelines to prevent injury to high school athletes
Provides general and sport specific guidelines to prevent injury to high school athletes
Mouthguards in Athletics [18650]
Protect teeth from trauma in sports activities by wearing a mouth guard
Protect teeth from trauma in sports activities by wearing a mouth guard
National Youth Sports Safety Foundation [12686]
Dedicated to reducing the number & severity of injuries youth sustain in sports & fitness activities
Dedicated to reducing the number & severity of injuries youth sustain in sports & fitness activities
NCAA Out-of-Season Football Conditioning Educational Initiatives [22648]
Guidance on emergency care, nutritional supplements, NCAA regulations and heat illness prevention
Guidance on emergency care, nutritional supplements, NCAA regulations and heat illness prevention
Off Road Vehicle Public Health and Safety [22308]
Cause soil erosion and wildlife harassment and jeopardizes the safety and health of millions
Cause soil erosion and wildlife harassment and jeopardizes the safety and health of millions
Outdoor Developed Areas - Accessibility [25236]
Assistance with ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas (e,g., picnic and camping areas)
Assistance with ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas (e,g., picnic and camping areas)
Prevent Sports Injuries [3616]
Series of brochures & fact sheets on how to prevent orthopedic sports injuries
Series of brochures & fact sheets on how to prevent orthopedic sports injuries
Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes [8909]
Recommendations on sports eyewear from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Recommendations on sports eyewear from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Recreation Safety Checklists [10036]
A series of safety checklists for a variety of sports and recreational activities
A series of safety checklists for a variety of sports and recreational activities
Recreation Safety Materials [32149]
Includes a series of recreation safety checklists and a series of sports and recreation safety briefs
Includes a series of recreation safety checklists and a series of sports and recreation safety briefs
Risk of Injury From Baseball and Softball in Children [8907]
Many softball and baseball injuries can be prevented by following a few simple tips
Many softball and baseball injuries can be prevented by following a few simple tips
Rucksack Packing and Fitting Tips [26129]
Download a poster that illustrates how to pack and fit a rucksack (pdf)
Download a poster that illustrates how to pack and fit a rucksack (pdf)
Safe Kids Fact Sheets [12683]
Information on child-related injuries and deaths due to sports, bicycles, and more
Information on child-related injuries and deaths due to sports, bicycles, and more
Safety Guide for Extreme Sports [28868]
Covers ATVs, bungee jumping, hang gliding, rappelling, skydiving, rodeo, white water rafting, kayaking and more
[28868] Covers ATVs, bungee jumping, hang gliding, rappelling, skydiving, rodeo, white water rafting, kayaking and more
Safety Points in a High School Athletic Program [16939]
Safety checklist for high school athletic programs
[16939] Safety checklist for high school athletic programs
Skate Park Management [25260]
Maintenance and policy are the two issues that can most impact the health of an existing skatepark
Maintenance and policy are the two issues that can most impact the health of an existing skatepark
Skateboarding Safety Tips [11983] National Safety Council recommends these skateboarding safety tips
Skating as Transportation [19595]
This paper is about street skating, also known as inline skating for transportation
This paper is about street skating, also known as inline skating for transportation
Sledding Safety Tips [25020]
Consider the following commonsense precautions when children will be sledding
Consider the following commonsense precautions when children will be sledding
Snowmobiles & Youth [9473]
Injury facts, suggestions for prevention, and approaches to safe operation of snowmobiles
[9473] Injury facts, suggestions for prevention, and approaches to safe operation of snowmobiles
Sport Rocketry Safety Codes [24530]
Model Rocket Safety Code, High Power Rocket Safety Code , Radio Control Rocket Glider Safety Code
Model Rocket Safety Code, High Power Rocket Safety Code , Radio Control Rocket Glider Safety Code
Sport-Related Concussion [9643]
Concussion is the most common head injury that occurs during sport participation
Concussion is the most common head injury that occurs during sport participation
Sports Eye Safety [6151]
Sports eye safety quiz, recommendations and tips for proper selection of eye protectors
Sports eye safety quiz, recommendations and tips for proper selection of eye protectors
Sports Injury Prevention Fact Sheets [19602]
Designed to reduce injuries and promote safe participation in sport
Designed to reduce injuries and promote safe participation in sport
Standards for Athletic Equipment [1761]
Safety organization that provides NOCSAE Standards for sports equipment
Safety organization that provides NOCSAE Standards for sports equipment
Tennis Court and Track Construction Guidelines [19107]
Detailed construction guidelines for tennis courts and track construction
Detailed construction guidelines for tennis courts and track construction
Thunderstorm Safety and Outdoor Events [25281]
The following key points are noted within the NCAA's guideline
The following key points are noted within the NCAA's guideline
Tips to Improve Access in Performance Venues and Sports Arenas [25233] Ideas and advice on what to consider for accessibility in arenas
Winter Sports Injury Prevention: Safety on the Slopes [10557]
Safety tips when you ski, snowboard, and sled
Safety tips when you ski, snowboard, and sled
Youth Ice Hockey: The Effects of Body Checking [8906]
Policy statement form the American Academy of Pediatrics
Policy statement form the American Academy of Pediatrics
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