SPORTS MEDICINE: ATHLETIC TRAINERS

NCAA Rules Education

Ethical Conduct

Provide complete & accurate information to the NCAA & ND regarding any ongoing or pending investigations of possible violations of NCAA rules

Report known instances of the receipt of extra benefits, inducements, or financial aid by student-athletes

Report known contact between student-athletes and sport agents or runners

Provide medications to student-athletes only according to medical licensure, sports medicine practice, or state or federal law

Ethical Conduct

Sports Wagering

Solicit/Accept a bet on any professional or collegiate team (for an item of tangible value)

Provide inside information

Participate in any gambling activity on NCAA sponsored collegiate or professional sports Includes bracket pools & fantasy leagues if BOTH an

entry fee is required and a prize is awarded

Recruiting

Tryouts 13.11.1 An institution cannot conduct any physical activity (practice session/test) at which a PSA reveals, demonstrates or displays abilities in any sport

Medical Examinations

During Campus Visit - PSA Permissible during official or

unofficial visit Regular team physician, trainer

No other staff member present No measure of agility or skill Results cannot be used to deny

admission otherwise qualified

Medical Examinations

After NLI or offer of enrollmentMedical exams may be offered at any

time after signing NLI or acceptance into regular full-time program during:

Official paid visit Summer school Visit paid by PSA for any reason

Except during general orientation

Medical Examinations

Mandatory ExamIncoming SA required to undergo

medical exam by supervised physician prior to practice, competition or out-of-season conditioning Administered within 6 months prior to

participation Updated history annually

Medical Examinations

Sickle Cell 2009-75-B-1The mandatory examination or

evaluation shall include a sickle cell solubility test (SST), unless documented results of a prior test are provided to the institution or the individual declines the test and signs a written release. Amended 13.11.3

Effective August 1, 2010

Medical Expenses

Permissible Expenses Medical Insurance Death & dismemberment insurance for travel Drug-rehabilitation expenses Counseling related to treatment of eating

disorders Permanent disability expenses Vision Related Medical Exams Expenses associated with medical exams (travel) Medical Expenses

Awards & Benefits

Extra BenefitAny special arrangement by an institutional

employee or a representative of the institution's athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete's relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation

If it’s not available to the Notre Dame student body or the general public – it’s an extra benefit

Awards & Benefits

Extra BenefitWhat can a representative of the

University’s athletics interests do for a current student-athlete?

Occasional home or on-campus meal Reasonable, occasional local

transportation Legitimate employment opportunity

Nutritional Supplements

Bylaw 16.5.2.g, only non-muscle-building nutritional supplements may be given to student-athletes for the purpose of providing additional calories and electrolytes, as long as the supplements do not contain NCAA-banned substances

Permissible: Carbohydrate/Electrolyte Drinks Energy Bars Carbohydrate Boosters Vitamins & Minerals

Nutritional Supplements

Impermissible: Amino acids (including amino

acid chelates) Chondroitin* Chrysin CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Creatine/compounds

containing creatine Garcinia Cambogia

(Hydroxycitric Acid) Ginkgo Biloba Ginseng

Glucosamine* Glutathione Glycerol ** Green tea HMB (Hydroxy-methylbutyrate) Melatonin MSM (Methylsulfonyl Methane) Protein powders St. John's Wort Tribulus Weight-gainers Yohimbe

* It is permissible for an institution to provide glucosamine and/or condroitin to a student-athlete for medical purposes, provided such substances are provided by a licensed medical doctor to treat a specific, diagnosed medical condition (as opposed to prescribing them for preventive reasons). ** Glycerine or glycerol as a binding ingredient in a supplement product is permissible.

Nutritional Supplements

Applying Bylaw 16.5.2.g

In considering whether a supplement product shall be considered permissible under this legislation, a member institution should:   Review the labeling ingredients to determine if the product meets the criteria set out within the legislation;   Review the ingredients for any banned substances (see www.ncaa.org/health-safety);   Determine whether the product contains any of the examples of "impermissible" ingredients referenced earlier;   Determine if the product contains more than 30 percent calories from protein.

Eligibility

Hardship WaiversAn additional year of competition may be

granted if the incapacity resulting from an injury or illness has occurred under all of the following conditions:  

in 1 of the 4 seasons of intercollegiate competition or occurs after the 1st day of classes in the student-athlete's senior year in high school;

Eligibility

Hardship Waivers  prior to the 1st competition of the 2nd half of

the playing season that concludes with the NCAA championship in that sport  and results in incapacity to compete for the remainder of that playing season;

the injury occurs when the SA has not participated in more than 3 contests or 30% of scheduled competition (whichever is greater);

Eligibility

Hardship Waivers  All hardship waivers must be filed

through Compliance with the approval of the head coach & sport administrator

CONTACT COMPLIANCE!

Countable Hours

IN-SEASON

20 hours per week & max 4 hours per day

1 required day off per week No practice activities

permitted after competition

OUT-OF-SEASONDuring academic year

8 hours per week & max 4 hours per day

2 required days off per week Skill instruction limited to 2 of

the 8 hours/week

Weekly hour limitations don’t include voluntary activitiesWithout coaching staff supervision

No limitation during preseason practice prior to 1st day of class or scheduled competition (whichever is earlier)

No limitations during official vacation periodsFall Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break

Countable Hours

Countable Non-Countable

Practice – 4 hrs per day Ath meetings with a

coach initiated by a coach

Competition - counts as 3 hours

Required weight training Discussion/review of film Set-up of

offensive/defensive alignments

Compliance meetings Meetings with a coach

initiated by SA Study hall, tutoring Voluntary weight training

not conducted by staff Team travel Training room activities Voluntary sport activities

(no coach, no attendance)

Countable Hours

Voluntary Athletically Related ActivitiesAll of the following conditions must be met:  No requirement for SA to report back to

coach/staff No staff member who observes the activity

may report back to a coach Activity is initiated solely by the SA Attendance/participation (or lack thereof)

may not be recorded SA may not be subjected to penalty if he or

she elects not to participate

Countable Hours

Safety ExceptionA coach may be present during voluntary

individual workouts at an ND facility (without the hours being countable) when the SA uses equipment in that sport. The coach may provide safety/skill instruction, but, cannot conduct the workout.

Applies to: Fencing, Rowing, Swimming & Diving, Track Field Events

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