department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

Staff Coverage Plan
PURPOSE: To provide and communicate to student-athletes, coaches, administrators
and sports medicine staff the department’s sport coverage strategy, staff availability and
scheduling guidelines.
POLICY STATEMENT: This policy insures and communicates complete and
comprehensive coverage and scheduling for all sports over the course of an academic
school year.
1. All student-athletes of the University of North Carolina Wilmington have regular
access to all athletic training facilities and staff located on campus as well as the
Student Health Center (SHC). The SHC provides outpatient medical care, health
maintenance and health education programs.
2. Six full-time certified/licensed athletic trainers are available for athletic injury
evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as referral to consulting
physicians and emergency care.
Coverage assignments for staff athletic trainers are the responsibility of the
Director of Athletic Training Services.
All home practices during the traditional season and competitions during the
traditional and non-traditional seasons will be covered by a member of the
Athletic Training Staff (Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer)
A Physician will be present for home MBB and WBB events. A Physicians’
Assistant will be present for MSOC and WSOC events.
All CAA or NCAA championship events hosted by UNCW will be covered
by a member of the Athletic Training Staff (Certified/Licensed Athletic
Trainer) and Team Physician. The employment or association on a paid or
voluntary basis of any allied health care professional (i.e. physicians,
surgeons, chiropractors, massage therapist, etc…) requires the approval of the
Director of Athletic Training.
Allied health care professionals associated or employed by the department are
required to demonstrate knowledge of NCAA rules prior to beginning their
work with any athletic team.
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