National Athletic Trainers’ Association (Nata) Addresses Kentucky Bill Regarding Secondary School-Aged Athletes And Sports Safety
In light of recent secondary school sports safety issues in Kentucky, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) had followed with concern a proposed state bill requiring high school coaches to complete first aid and sports safety training on athlete heat stroke and cold emergencies. This measure was in response to the death of a teenage football player at a sweltering summer practice last year.
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