Pre-participation Form
Sports trainers must ensure they have an accurate medical history for all their athletes. A pre-participation form allows the sports trainer to be aware of any specific conditions an athlete has and therefore be prepared should an emergency arise. The forms also ensure the sports trainer has the emergency contact details for every athlete under their duty of care.
It should be noted that any information gathered by the sports trainer regarding an athlete and their medical history or injuries is strictly confidential information and must be protected. This information must be used with discretion whilst preserving the privacy and rights of the athlete as well as meeting the needs of the club.
