SPORTS MEDICINE
MISSION
The mission of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is to ensure that all athletes from NMAA member schools are provided with sound and consistent medical expertise to enhance the safety of their athletic experience.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is to review proposals and make recommendations to the NMAA’s governing body on all issues related to the health, wellness and injury reduction of member schools’ student-athletes.
OBJECTIVES
- Gather current data on health and safety related issues
- Educate, interpret, monitor and disseminate materials to students, coaches and administrators concerning medical issues related to sport.
- Assist the NMAA in researching sports medical issues and/or concerns.
- Assist in the development of guidelines related to sports medicine, in an effort to assist NMAA member schools with making informed decisions.
- Provide effective communication between professional organizations before rule changes (bylaws) are voted on.
- Proactively address new health and safety concerns.
- Develop a network of medical professionals dedicated to providing member schools with appropriate sports medical education and care.
COMPOSITION
The committee will be composed of medical personnel, educators and administrators from both the education and medical professions.
DIRECTORY
NMAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
IMPORTANT QUICK LINKS
- NMAA Required Physical Form
- NMAA Pregame Medical Timeout Card
- NMAA Health and Safety Self-Audit
- NMAA Emergency Action Plan Form
- NMAA Return to Play Guidelines
- NMAA Heat Illness Prevention Protocol
- NMAA Lightning Guidelines
- NMAA Air Quality Guidelines
- NMAA Emergency Planning Verification For Activities
- Athletic Trainer Autonomy
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Heat Illness
- NMAA Bylaw 7.6.21 Heat Illness Prevention Protocol
- NFHS Wet Bulb Globe Thermometer Education
- Heat Index
- NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course
- NFHS Heat Acclimatization and Illness Position Statement
- NFHS Hydration Position Statement
- NFHS Energy Drink Position Statement
- NATA Beat the Heat Flyer
- Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke in Football
Skin Conditions
Severe Weather
Air Quality
CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
- NMAA Return To Play Guidelines – Check with your School/District
- New Mexico Legislation (NEW – SB38)
- Non-Scholastic Concussion Certification Form
- NFHS Concussion In Sports Course
- NFHS Concussion For Students Course
- NFHS Suggested Guidelines
- NFHS Parents Guide
- NFHS Minimizing Concussion Risk (Football)
- NFHS Soft Headgear Position Statement
- Parent/Athlete Information Sheet
- Parent/Athlete Information Sheet – Spanish
- Coach/Teacher Information Sheet
- AD Information Sheet
- Concussion Information Video
- CDC – Heads Up: Concussions in High School Sports
- CDC – Clipboard Sticker
- CDC – Sideline Palm Card
- CDC Heads Up Handout on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)