This course provides information on sports concussion in gymnastics. The USA Gymnastics Sports Concussion Guidelines should serve as a standardized method of assessment to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate management for the injured gymnast following a sports concussion.
What Topics are Covered in U201 Concussion Education?
This course covers the recognition, medical diagnosis, and management of gymnasts who sustain a suspected concussion during gymnastics activity. It aims to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care and proper management to allow them to return to their sport safely.
What Outcomes can be Expected?
This course meets USA Gymnastics’ annual requirement for concussion training for coaches. It is intended for use by all individuals who interact with gymnasts suspected of sustaining a concussion injury. It is appropriate for all individuals to be aware of proper protocols and management strategies. Individuals may include: the athlete, parents, coaches, officials, and licensed healthcare professionals.
Disclaimer for Online Training
Please note that concussion guidelines may vary from state to state. This education may not meet the requirements of your state. If your state has required concussion education for coaches, please ensure that you complete that required training. This course may not address every possible clinical scenario that can occur during sport-related activities but includes critical elements based on the latest evidence and current expert consensus.
Course Details
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. It may be taken over multiple sessions, with progress saved automatically. After successful completion, individuals may re-register and retake the course as often as desired, with each completion generating a new certificate reflecting the most recent completion date.
Minors taking the course must be logged in to their own profile, not their parent/guardian profile, to receive credit for the course. View page 2 of the Parent How-To Guide for further information.
To print course certificates, individuals must have an active USA Gymnastics membership (Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Judge, Owner/Managing Director, or Athlete).
Registration
Click the button below to register online for the U201 USA Gymnastics Concussion Education webinar. You must be logged in order to register. (username and personal password—which you created).
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Complimentary for USA Gymnastics Members: Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Owner/Managing Director, Judge, Meet Director, Athlete (age 14 and older)
$10 for Non-Members (note: certificates are unavailable to Non-Members)
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Course fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual.
Course registrants must be a minimum of 14 years old.
Member Clubs have the option to register staff members for this course through Group Processing.
Technical Recommendations & Support
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Disclaimer
This educational offering does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials herein are for general information purposes only. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this course are hereby expressly disclaimed.
