Every student participating on a middle or high school sports team must have an up to date sports physical stating that the student is cleared to play. The physical must be for this school year or dated after March 1. There is also a medical history form to be completed by a parent. The forms can be found as part of the extracurricular activities packet found in the main office. Please hand in the signed physical forms directly to the main office. The rest of the packet should be given to the coach.
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Tips for Beating the Heat
If you’re planning outdoor activity, get well hydrated by drinking 8
ounces of water every 30 minutes for at least two hours before stepping out the door. Replace the lost fluids. Particularly people who exercise outdoors regularly should weigh themselves before and after exercising and replace lost fluids. In addition to replacing lost fluids, drink an additional 16 ounces of water. While exercising, it’s also a good idea to replace electrolytes that are lost in sweat by adding a sports drink with potassium, sodium and calcium. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing while exercising. Avoid exercising in the afternoon and early evening – the hottest part of the day. Give your body a chance to acclimate to the outdoor conditions. Go out and exercise a half hour at a time to build up endurance to the warm weather. Source: Dr. Joe Calandra, sports medicine physician with Trident Health |
Sports Nutrition
Nutrition for Young Athletes
Proper nutrition should be part of training young athletes. Teaching young athletes about good nutrition should be as important as teaching them the skills of the game. "Sometimes coaches and parents overlook this important part of the training process," said Becky Gorham, a registered dietitian and research nutritionist at the CNRC. "It's up to parents and coaches to learn and teach kids what is good for the body." Knowing how much to feed young athletes, what to feed them, and when to feed them is important. "Foods high in carbohydrates will provide athletes with the energy their muscles need," said Gorham. High carbohydrate snacks are recommended to meet the energy needs of young athletes. Weight-bearing exercises can strengthen bones, but only if there is enough calcium in the diet. "Young athletes should also be encouraged to eat at least four servings a day of calcium-rich foods like milk, cheese, and yogurts," said Gorham. Few things hamper performance faster than dehydration. "Children should drink three to eight ounces of water every 15 minutes of practice to avoid dehydration," said Gorham. "Children need to be taught, and reminded during workouts, to drink water even when they are not thirsty, because thirst is not an accurate measure of hydration." Contrary to popular belief, vitamin supplements will not provide a direct source of energy for young athletes. If the child is following the guidelines from the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, vitamins are not necessary. "Providing young athletes with healthy food choices is one of the keys to helping them reach their full athletic potential," said Gorham. "'And in most cases, these healthy food choices will stay with them for the rest of their lives." Healthy high-carbohydrate snacks for young athletes:
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Concussion
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