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In order to participate in intercollegiate athletics, CMS requires that all athletes have an ANNUAL pre-participation physical and
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be cleared by the Student Health Center as well as by the athletic trainers. Download the Athlete Information/Physical Form, fill it out completely and have the physician (MD or D.O., no relation to athlete) sign it, then return the form to the athletic training room for review.
Additionally, the colleges require that each student have an entrance physical on file at the student health service. This is a comprehensive physical exam that includes immunization records and must be on file prior to the first day of classes of the student's first semester of enrollment. Verification of the entrance physical is required for student-athletes.
To check that your physical has been received and you have been cleared to participate click on the link to the left. This list will be updated weekly. Contact us if you are not designated "cleared" for further information
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Sports activities have varying degrees of risk of injury that participants should recognize by nature of the activity. Students who choose to participate in the intercollegiate sports program are encouraged, but not required to have personal insurance coverage. Most students are covered by their parents policy. The CMS athletics department has an excess insurance policy on all sports participants, however, it acts as a secondary carrier for athletic injuries only. This policy covers only injuries that occur during practice or games of the sport in which the athlete is participating. Should an injury occur, your insurance will be billed for initial treatment. Charges not covered by the primary carrier will be submitted to the CMS carrier for payment.
All referrals for medical services must have written pre-authorization by the athletic trainers in order to be covered by the school insurance plan. Do not self refer unless it is an emergency.
What You Need to Know!
Student -athletes need to be aware that many preparations they obtain from herbologists, the internet and nutrition stores may contain substances that are legal to purchase, but are on the banned substance list for the NCAA.
Recent actions by the FDA have made the most common supplement ephedrine illegal. However, most products marketed as "ephedra-free" contain unsafe ingredients and may be as harmful as those that actually contain the substance. Also, these substances are commonly used as ingredients in protein preparations, i.e., protein shakes, but may not be included in the ingredient list. Ephedrine and it's like substances are dangerous. According to the FDA, since 1994 there have been over 800 reports of adverse reactions to non-prescription ephedrine. These include seizures, heart attacks, and death. The risk is significantly higher when supplements are mixed with other supplements or with other medications such as asthma inhalers. The risk is also increased when mixed with exercise. Many ingredients constrict the blood vessels, which hinders the body's ability to release heat. Dietary supplements are not regulated. Manufacturers may make inaccurate claims on the labels.
Other substances commonly used in these items include androstendione, norandrosteindione and DHEA. These are legal to buy, but will cause a positive in NCAA drug testing.
In essence, avoid anything ending in: -ione, -one, -ine, -ol, -ide or using the word anabolic.
The wisest choice is not to take anything without first clearing it with the CMS Athletic Trainers or team physicians first.
Click below for a printable list of some common banned substances. Please be aware, this list is not all-inclusive!! There are many other substances in these categories. These are just a few examples.
List of Common Banned Substances (adobe acrobat)
| Banned Drug Inquiry To Inquire whether a medication is banned by the NCAA e-mail the following information: Name Sport Name of Medication Medication Form (inhaler, pill, injection, etc.) Condition being treated Is medication prescribed by a physician? We will reply within 48 hours |
For more information, you can visit the website: http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/health-safety/drug_testing/index.html
or call the Dietary Supplement Resource Exchange Center at 877.202.0769
or talk to your athletic trainer or team physician.
Independant Research in Sport or Sports Medicine
Instructor: Steve Graves ATC
Department of Physical Education and Athletics
Overview: An in-depth, research based examination of current and relative topics in sport or sportsmedicine.
Requirements:
½ course credit- 20-25 pages, 10-15 resources
1 course credit- 30-35 pages, 15-20 resources
Topics:
Selected by the student with approval of instructor and registrar.
Must be current and relative to sport or sportsmedicine
Science based topics should include components involving anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and/or nutrition as they relate to injury.
Other topics may include business, legal or marketing strategies as related to sport.
Conditioning programs for sport will not be accepted.
Resources:
All citations must be current to topic. Science and sport are ever evolving. Sources over 5 years old are most likely outdated. Sources should include the Internet, journals, periodicals and books.
Timeline:
Working Statement- due at registration
Outline- due at registration
List of references- due at registration
Statement of Progress- 1 month
Statement of progress- 2 months
Rough Draft- 3 months
Final Draft- Friday before finals begin
The final copy will not be returned. If you want a copy returned to you, turn in an extra one.
Meet with instructor weekly as arranged to discuss research progress and methods.
Information for Visiting Teams
The Sportsmedicine Staff welcomes all visiting teams to Claremont. It is our goal to make your stay as pleasant and healthy as possible. Teams will have access to the athletic training room and staff as needed. If your team is traveling with a certified athletic trainer, and your team will be using our facilities outside of our normal operating hours, arrangments will be made for access to the athletic training room. If you are traveling with a student athletic trainer or none at all, please call ahead to make arrangments for coverage. Please provide written protocal for all treatments needed, and we will gladly administer them.
The following modalities are available: Moist Heat Packs, Ice, Ultrasound, High Volt Muscle Stim, Interferential, Hot and Cold Whirlpools, plus a full compliment of rehab equipment.
We will tape your team as needed, however, we ask that you provide your own supplies. Other supplies such as water bottles, cups, splints and crutches will be available for your use.
A certified athletic trainer will be present for all contests. Team physicians are on site for all football games and on-call for all others. An ambulance will also be present at football contests.
In general, water, cups, water bottles, ice and towels will be found on your teams bench and in the lockerroom.
Please do call or e-mail us if you have any questions or special needs!
Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D., is the Director of Sports Medicine
Nutrition for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Center
for Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
A registered dietician with a Master's degree in Public Health, she
is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nutrition at the University of
Pittsburgh.
As a media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association she provides nutrition expertise in print, radio and television, and works with clients on an individual basis advising on nutrition-related concerns.
Leslie serves as the nutritionist for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Riverhounds, The University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department and The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. In addition, she consults to local and national schools and universities on topics such as eating disorders and sports nutrition.
PERFORMANCE: THE ROLE OF NUTRITION AND BODY IMAGE
Concussion Statement
In September of 2004, The National Athletic Trainers Association issued a position statement on the management of sport-related concussion.The statement is a result of 20 months of research conducted by experts from the health care fields of athletic training, sports medicine, neurology, neuropsychology, and general medicine.
The CMS Sports Medicine Team and Athletic Department adhere to the positions and concepts of this statement with regards to the evaluation, management and return-to-play considerations of concussions sustained while participating in sports at CMS, however, these positions are used as a guideline only, with each case managed on an individual basis.
More information can be found at http://www.nata.org/
NATA Position Statement: Management of Sport-Related Concussion (pdf)
