Game Changers in Sports Medicine 2020

1) Discuss recent trends in substance use in the adolescent and young adult population

2) Identify unique stressors in the athletic patient

3) Cite high risk behaviors observable in the adolescent and young adult population

1) Discuss why sleep is important, how much sleep an individual needs, and good sleep habits

2) Discuss common sleep disorders, symptoms and treatment

3) Describe the relationship between sleep and athletic performance

1) Describe how fear and greed may drive behaviors of parents, coaches, and leaders of youth sports organizations

2) Define youth sports specialization and its impact on young athletes and their families

3) Review physical and psychological effects of early sports specialization on youth athletes

4) Discuss the clinicians role in counteracting the negative effects of youth sports specialization

5) Discuss strategies for prevention of injuries related to overuse, overload and overexertion in specialized athletes

1) Define burnout and identify causes of burnout in youth athletes

2) Cite signs, symptoms and common characteristics of burnout in youth athletes

3) Discuss way in which to prevent/alleviate burnout in youth athletes

4) Review the ultimate purpose of youth athletic participation and the importance of youth athlete advocacy

1) Discuss the history of youth participation in football in America

2) Describe the evolution of protective equipment

3) Describe rule changes to protect players

4) Discuss participation options for youth in football

1) Describe how to properly pack a bleeding wound

2) Describe how to properly apply a tourniquet to a bleeding extremity

3) Discuss potential risks associated with a mass casualty incident at your school and steps to take should it occur

1) Describe the context of social stigma for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+

2) Summarize emerging research  about associations between sexual orientation, etiology of gender identity, and transgender medicine

3) Identify barriers to seeking care and best practice guidelines