FCPS Athletic Training Program News...
2010-11 sports tryouts begin August 3rd for Cross Country and Golf and August 10th for Football, Volleyball, Field Hockey and Cheer. VHSL Physicals are required to try-out for sports.
FCPS Athletic Training Program has offered VHSL Physicals at each school between May 18th and June 17th, we thank everyone who supported this program.
LAST CHANCE VHSL PPE through FCPS will be August 9th at Oakton HS. Online registration IS NOW OPEN.
Athlete's may get their VHSL Physical completed with their family physician as well.
VHSL PPE form
Important information, stay safe participating in FCPS Athletics
H1N1 Prevention Strategies
How can athletes reduce their risk of catching the flu? FCPS Certified Athletic Trainers provide education to all athletes with strategies to prevent the spread of the flu virus. First and foremost is PREVENTION. Maintaining appropriate hygiene from simple hand washing, keeping practice clothes and equipment clean, to proper techniques to drink from a water bottle and maintaining proper nutrition. Uniforms are treated with an anti-microbial rinse, surfaces and equipment in the athletic training facilities are treated with anti-microbial protective covering, and soaps proven to kill bacteria and virus (including H1N1) are used to wash hands and clean wounds.
Parents can purchase the same anti-microbial solutions for home use in a convenient BacD-Kit. Contact your school's certified athletic trainer for more information.
SCHOOL ACCIDENT INSURANCE FCPS provides an opportunity to purchase accident insurance. It is highly recommended that parents consider using this as a secondary insurance for their student athlete. It is also recommended that the dental insurance option be purchased as most health insurance plans do not cover dental injuries.
School Accident Insurance Flier 2010-11
NEW!! PSA on Heat Illness Prevention - STAY HYDRATED, STAY SAFE
NEW PUBLICATION AVAILABLE FROM NATA
Appropriate Medical Care for Secondary School Aged Athlete's summary statement developed by core group of experts has been published in the scientific journal Journal of Athletic Training, July 2008
Athletic Training Program
 The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Athletic Training Program was established
in 1983. The program was designed to provide quality sports injury care in
each of its 23 high schools at that time. In 1988, as the athletics program
grew in FCPS, the athletic health care needs responded by featuring two Certified
Athletic Trainer (ATC) positions in each high school. In 2000, the 24th high
school opened, and in 2004, the 25th high school opened and all 50 certified athletic trainers in FCPS are committed
to providing quality care for all of athletes.
The FCPS Athletic Trainers work closely with all area physicians. INOVA Health
Care Systems Sports Medicine provides needed support on several projects in
an effort to continue to provide the finest care possible to each FCPS student
athlete.
The Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) of FCPS strive to establish trusting
relationships with the athletes, coaching staff, parents, and the medical community.
These relationships depend on effective communication between all parties involved,
and a commitment to do what’s best for the athletes. This demonstrates
that each of the 50 Athletic Trainers in FCPS are committed to providing quality
care to their athletes.
Responsibilities
- Prevention of injuries resulting from physical activity
- Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries and conditions
resulting from physical activity
- Immediate care of injuries resulting from physical activity
- Rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries resulting from physical
activity
- Organization and administration
- Professional development and responsibility
In 2005, a full time Certified Athletic Trainer position was established in each high and secondary school. They are committed to providing comprehensive athletic healthcare for each of the student athletes and work as a team with the Associate ATC2.
A typical day for an FCPS Associate Athletic Trainer begins in the classroom.
Most of the high schools offer a Sports Medicine class, which is taught
by an ATC at that school. Many of the ATC's teach other classes as well.
Once the academic school day ends, the ATC's are responsible for providing athletic
health care for all athletes. In the time between school and practice,
the ATC's must provide evaluations of injuries to athletes to determine
a safe participation status, preventative bracing and taping, and rehabilitative/reconditioning
therapy to any athlete with an injury. Athletes who are not able
to participate in practice or contests are monitored while they complete
their rehabilitation program. ATCs work with the athlete's treating
physician to carry out any rehabilitative therapy prescribed. The ATCs
must also be prepared to deal with those injuries that occur throughout
each practice or contest. Finally, the ATC's are responsible for monitoring
and instructing students interested in the athletic training profession.
The Certified Athletic Trainers of FCPS strive to establish trusting relationships
with the athletes, coaching staff, parents, and the medical community.
These relationships depend on effective communication between all parties
involved, and a commitment to do what’s best for the athletes. This
demonstrates that each of the 50 Athletic Trainers in FCPS are committed
to providing quality care to their athletes.
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