Athletic Health
Athletic trainers (ATs) render service or treatment to student-athletes, under the direction of or in collaboration with a the KS Medical Director, team physician(s), and/or the student’s private physician(s), in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations. Any injury or illness requiring treatment beyond the scope of athletic training will be referred to the student’s physician or the nearest emergency care facility.
As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. At KS, ATs also collaborate with the KS Health Services staff, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Student Support Teams.
To participate in a sport, student-athletes must complete a physical examination every 13 months (12 months, with a one-month grace period). When your child has their annual well-child exam, we recommend asking the healthcare provider to complete the KS Physical Evaluation form at that time.
Parents should then upload the completed form to their child’s profile in Mo‘omō‘ali Olakino (EHR) Parent Portal. The KS Physical Evaluation form and instructions for logging in and uploading documents to the EHR Parent Portal are available at www.ksbe.edu/malama-ola/forms.
Additionally, student-athletes must have health insurance to participate.
For additional information, please see your campus’ Student and Parent Handbook.
