Health and Wellness

Ludington High School earned the Safe Sports Award from the National Athletic Trainers Association. LHS has gone above and beyond to help ensure the safety of its student-athletes.

In order to achieve Safe Sports School Status, Athletic Programs are required to adhere to the following:

• Create a comprehensive athletic health care administrative system
• Provide or coordinate per-participation physical examinations
• Promote safe and appropriate practice and competition facilities
• Plan for selection, fit, function and proper maintenance of athletic equipment
• Provide a permanent, appropriately equipped area to evaluate and treat injured athletes
• Develop injury and illness prevention strategies, including protocols for environmental conditions
• Provide or facilitate injury intervention
• Create and rehearse venue-specific Emergency Action Plans
• Provide or facilitate psycho-social consultation and nutritional counseling/education
• Educate athletes and parents about the potential benefits and risks in sports as well as their responsibilities