Athletic Administrators Report of Emergency Action Plan Adoption in Secondary School Athletics: The Influence of Athletic Training Services

Authors

Samantha E. Scarneo-Miller
Lindsay J. DiStefano
Johna K. Register-Mihalik
Rebecca L. Stearns
Craig R. Denegar
Douglas J. Casa

DOI

https://doi.org/10.18666/JASM-2019-V11-I3-9240

Abstract

This study describes the emergency action plan (EAP) adoption in secondary school athletics reported by athletic administrators in the United States. Utilizing best-practice criteria, a questionnaire assessed athletic administrators’ knowledge and adoption of an EAP in their athletics program. A majority of athletic administrators reported having an EAP; however, the EAP often lacked the necessary components to be compliant with best-practice guidelines. Further, access to an athletic trainer was associated with increased EAP adoption and adopting a venue specific EAP. Athletic administrators should utilize these data to facilitate improved policy adoption and management of athletics programs.

Recommended Citation

Scarneo-Miller, Samantha E.; DiStefano, Lindsay J.; Register-Mihalik, Johna K.; Stearns, Rebecca L.; Denegar, Craig R.; and Casa, Douglas J. (2019) "Athletic Administrators Report of Emergency Action Plan Adoption in Secondary School Athletics: The Influence of Athletic Training Services," Journal of Applied Sport Management: Vol. 11 : Iss. 3.
https://doi.org/10.18666/JASM-2019-V11-I3-9240
Available at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/jasm/vol11/iss3/1