The Coach's Asthma Clipboard Program
www.WinningWithAsthma.org
To view the Winning With Asthma program, download and install the free Flash Player 8.0.
For coaches, referees, physical education teachers and all those involved with youth athletes! Did you know nationally up to 15% of athletes have asthma? That's about one or two players on an average team. The Winning With Asthma program will teach you more about asthma and how to help athletes manage it.
"This is a great program for everyone that is involved with adolesents. I am a nurse at a state detention facility, and learned a few things from this program. Thank you!"
- Clair Sherner, Logan
What:
An online 30-minute educational program geared at coaches, PE teachers and referees. The program teaches:
- proper asthma medication
- ways to prevent exercise-induced asthma
- steps to take when athletes are experiencing asthma attacks
- asthma triggers, what they are and what can be done to avoid them
- guidelines specific for cold-weather sports
Those who complete the program receive a booklet with additional asthma information and a coach's clipboard with "What to do during an asthma attack" printed on the back.
Program requirements:
- Flash Player - version 8.0 (It's free to download, but important!)
Materials:
- New! Winning with Asthma Model School Policy
- Promotional Video (Call 801-538-6141 to order this free 5-minute DVD. It's great to use for staff meetings, pre-season trainings, etc.)
- 11 x 17 Poster
- 1/4 page flyer (suitable for a post-card mailer)
- Educational Booklet (Finishes to a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 booklet)
- General Emergency Protocol - (Espanol)
- News Release