Prioritizing Health and Safety in Youth Sports
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical issue of health and safety in youth sports through a 31-minute conference talk featuring Greg Olsen, former NFL Pro Bowl player, and Dr. Andrew Pearle, Chief of Sports Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery. Examine the stark contrast between elite athletes' medical care and the lack of athletic trainers in many high schools. Delve into the responsibilities of schools and private programs in protecting young athletes, addressing the rising rates of ACL and other injuries. Discover potential solutions to fill the gaps in youth sports medicine and injury prevention. Gain insights from Olsen's perspective as a sports parent and broadcaster, alongside Dr. Pearle's expertise in sports medicine, to understand the importance of prioritizing health and safety in youth athletics.
Syllabus
Prioritizing Health and Safety: It's Time
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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