North Carolina State University Athletics
NCAA Health & Safety Information
3/16/2012 12:00:00 AM | Sports Medicine
March 16, 2012
Part of the NCAA's core mission is to provide student-athletes with a competitive environment that is safe and ensures fair play. While each school is responsible for the welfare of its student-athletes, the NCAA provides leadership by establishing safety guidelines, playing rules, equipment standards, drug testing procedures and research into the cause of injuries to assist decision making. By taking proactive steps to student-athletes' health and safety, we can help them enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling career.
Concussions
Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches Concussion Fact Sheet for Student-Athletes Concussion Symptoms Awareness Poster for Men's Sports Concussion Symptoms Awareness Poster for Women's Sports Football Rules and Hitting Defenseless Players
Drug Testing
National Study of Substance Use Trends Among NCAA College Student-Athletes NCAA banned drugs list
Heart Disorders
Cardiac 3 Minute Drill Cardiac Fact Sheet for Student-Athletes Overview fo Heart Disease in Student-Athletes
Sickle Cell
Sickle Cell Fact Sheet for Coaches Sickle Cell Fact Sheet for Student-Athletes The Student-Athlete with Sickle Cell Traint (video)
