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Communicable Skin Infections
Elective Course | Coach, Student, Parent, Administrator
Nothing is more important than the health and safety of the students that participate in interscholastic athletics. A common issue that occurs during participation is the presence of communicable skin infections. That is why the National Federation of State High School Associations has developed the course, Communicable Skin Infections. This course has been designed to help coaches, parents, and students know what communicable skin infections are, be able to identify the various types of them, understand ways to evaluate and treat an infection if it occurs, and know how to prevent future occurrences from taking place. So take the course, Communicable Skin Infections, available for FREE on the NFHS Learning Center.
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Concussion in Sports
Elective Course | Coach, Parent, Administrator, Official, Performing Arts
The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion. Each state's requirements for concussion management are included as part of the course. A Spanish track is also available for this course.
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Concussion for Students
Elective Course | Student
The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate students on the importance of identifying and reacting to concussions. This course explains the dangers of concussion, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides information on the recovery process. As a student, your long-term health is more important that one game or even a whole season. You have to know when to take yourself out of the game and how to help your teammates do the same.
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Sportsmanship
Elective Course | Coach, Student, Parent, Administrator, Official, Performing Arts
Sportsmanship is the foundation for interscholastic sports and activities. In this course, you will learn the definition of sportsmanship and highlights of what good sportsmanship looks and sounds like. Appropriate conduct and behavior will also be discussed, as it is at the core of creating and providing a positive interscholastic experience. Coaches, officials, parents, and fans all have a role in creating a positive environment for young people and understanding those roles is critically important. Do your part in contributing to good sportsmanship in your school and community and take the course “Sportsmanship”, available for free on the NFHS Learning Center.
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Fundamentals of Coaching
NFHS Core Course | Coach, Administrator
This NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course provides a unique student-centered curriculum for interscholastic teacher/coaches, assisting them in creating a healthy and age-appropriate athletic experience that supports the educational mission of our nation's schools. Please check with your state association to see if this course complies with your state requirements. Upon purchase, an individual will have access to the course for one year.
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Protecting Students from Abuse
Elective Course | Coach, Parent, Administrator, Performing Arts
Abusive behaviors and misconduct do not belong within athletic and activity programs. To assist in creating an enjoyable and safe environment for students, the U.S. Center for SafeSport, in collaboration with the NFHS, has developed “Protecting Students from Abuse.” The course presents definitions of several types of abusive behaviors and misconduct, the signs and symptoms of abuse, and the ways in which someone can report these behaviors. The course also includes some DOs and DON’Ts for making a report. This course is not intended to describe your obligations under the law.
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