Lakeland University Athletics

Much attention has been given to sport-related concussion over the past few years. It is important for all athletes and coaches to recognize the signs of symptoms of a head injury and refer them to trained medical staff immediately. Any athlete demonstrating signs or symptoms of a head injury should be removed from participation immediately and be evaluated by a medical professional (MD, certified athletic trainer, etc.). The NCAA mandates that all institutions have a concussion management plan, which ensures that student-athletes are not allowed to return to participation before being cleared by medical staff.
 
NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet: Athletes
NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet: Coaches
NCAA Concussion video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3FLRDxbLXg&feature=relmfu
 
For more information on concussions, see the following publications from the leading world-wide researchers in sport-related concussion:
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement on Concussion in Sport
Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport from the 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport


Sickle Cell Trait
Screening for sickle cell trait as part of the medical examination process is required for all NCAA student-athletes unless documented results of a prior test are provided to the institution. The following link provides more information regarding sickle cell and the requirements set forth by the NCAA and Lakeland College.
 
Sickle Cell Trait Information
NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Fact Sheet- Athletes
NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Fact Sheet- Coaches
NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Information (http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/NCAA/Health+and+Safety/Sickle+Cell/Sickle+Cell+Landing+Page)
NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQvna_2sP6o&feature=youtu.be