Information on Heat Illness

Heat Illness Resources

• ATSNJ Heat Illness Information (pdf)
• National Athletic Trainers' Association Fluid Replacement Position Statement (pdf)
• National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement on Exertional Heat Illness (pdf)
• Preseason Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics (pdf)

Heat Illness in the News

• Water vs Sports Drinks - Kentucky Dispatch (new - 6/1)
• Keeping Cool in the Heat - US News and World Report (new - 5/20)
• Football High: No One Should Die of Heatstroke - PBS Special

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• Dave Csillan's interview on the NBC Today Show regarding heat illness

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• Listen to ATSNJ Hall of Famer Dave Csillan discuss prevention of heat illness on the Rick Wolf Show, Sports Radio 66 WFAN-New York

• Heatstroke Dangers Worsen for School Athletes; Deaths are Rising- article from North Jersey.com (8/10) (pdf)
• Inter-Association Task Force on Heat Illness Consensus Statement (pdf)

• NJSIAA Preseason Practice Guidelines for Fall Sports (pdf)

• Gatorade Sports Science Institute Guidelines on Heat Safety in Football (pdf)

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