Instructions
Assignment 1:
1) Read ONE of the following documents about emergency planning in sport. Choose the paper that is relevant to the population you are discussing (either youth or high school):
The Inter-Association Task Force Document on Emergency Health and Safety: Best-Practice Recommendations for Youth Sports Leagues
You should read the Youth Sports Leagues statement above for any youth sports NOT occurring in a high school setting. This includes any non-school based leagues in the community (e.g., Little League baseball, youth soccer leagues, PAL, Babe Ruth, parks & recreation leagues, etc.).
OR
If you are coaching or evaluating emergency preparedness in sports at a high school, read the statement below:
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Emergency Planning in Athletics
(links above)
2) Based on the recommendations in the document you read, choose one of the following scenarios and submit a 3-5 page paper addressing the scenario, and a 1 page reflection about what you learned.
All papers should be in the following format:
Submit a single document in Word
1″ margins
12-point font (Times New Roman or Arial)
Double-spaced
The document should be titled: LastnameFirst initial_317_Assn1 (e.g., SmithJ_317_Assn1)
Choose Scenario #1 or Scenario #2:
Scenario #1 (Coach): If you are a coach of a youth sport or high school sport, evaluate how prepared you are for an emergency at your primary practice location? Do you have an EAP? Are there trained responders on site? What steps should you take immediately to be more prepared to respond to a medical emergency? Submit a 3-5 page paper with an evaluation of your practice site and EAP, based on the document you read. After completing the evaluation of emergency preparation at the practice site, write a 1 page reflection about what you learned, and submit it as the final page in your assignment with the heading titled Reflection.
OR
Scenario #2 (Parent): As a parent or relative/friend/neighbor of a child playing a youth sport or high school sport, evaluate how prepared the organization or coaches are for an emergency at the primary practice location. Is there an EAP? Are there trained responders on site? What steps should be taken to be more prepared to respond to a medical emergency? Submit a 3-5 page paper with an evaluation of the practice site and EAP, based on the document you read. After completing the evaluation of emergency preparation at the practice site, write a 1 page reflection about what you learned. Submit the reflection as the final page in your assignment, with a heading titled: Reflection.
CITE the paper you read for the assignment.
You should NOT do additional research in order to complete the assignment.
Your paper should be based on how well your practice site meets the best practices criteria outlined in the position paper you read. Refer to specific criteria from the document.
NOTE: If you are not a coach or parent of child currently playing youth sports, it’s allowable to assess the practice site of a friend, neighbor or family member who is coaching or has a child playing. Contact me if you have questions.
Rubric for Final Assignment:
Introduction
(15)
Excellent
13-15
Good
10-12
Fair
6-9
Needs Improvement
0-5
SCORE
Excellently written introduction that leads into the body of the paper.
Clearly written introduction. Needs minor changes to strengthen the introduction.
Introduction leads into the body of the paper but is unclear or vague.
Introduction is weak or missing. Does not provide a lead into the body of the paper.
Content
(50)
Excellent
45-50
Good
35-44
Fair
25-34
Needs improvement
0-24
Very clear that relevant information was understood
& incorporated into the paper. Content includes key points from within the assigned document(s); applies the concepts to the scenario in the assignment.
Somewhat clear that relevant information was understood & incorporated into the paper. Content is lacking in 1-3 of the key points from within the assigned document(s). Does not apply 1-3 key concepts to the scenario in the assignment.
Somewhat unclear that relevant information was understood & incorporated into the paper. Content is lacking >3 of the key concepts from within the assigned documents. Does not apply >3 key concepts to the scenario in the assignment.
Very unclear that relevant information was understood & incorporated into the paper. Content is lacking most of the key concepts within the assigned documents. Does not apply key concepts to the scenario in the assignment.
Reflection (25)
Excellent
23-25
Good
20-22
Fair
17-19
Needs improvement
0-16
Response demonstrates an in-depth reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials in the assignment. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Student clearly discusses the personal impact of the assignment and what was learned.
Response demonstrates a general reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials in the assignment. Student discusses the personal impact of the assignment or what was learned.
Response demonstrates a minimal reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials in the assignment. Student mentions the personal impact of the assignment or what was learned but does not discuss with depth.
Response demonstrates a lack of reflection on, or personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials in the assignment. The student does not discuss the personal impact of the assignment or what was learned.
Organization & Writing (10)
Excellent
9-10
Good
7-8
Fair
5-6
Needs improvement
0-4
Student demonstrates consistent correct use of the rules of grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling. Language is clear and precise. Sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. Paper is formatted per instructions.
Student demonstrates consistent correct use of the rules of grammar usage, punctuation and spelling, with <5 errors. Language is generally clear and precise. Paper is formatted per instructions, with 1-2 minor errors or omissions.
The paper has 6-10 grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors.
Language lacks clarity or includes some use of jargon or conversational tone. Paper is formatted per instructions, with 1-2 minor errors or omissions.
More than 10 errors in spelling or grammar throughout the document. Language uses jargon or conversational tone. Paper is not formatted per instructions, with numerous errors or omissions.
Total Score
/100