HEADS UP to School Sports
To help coaches, parents and athletes properly identify and respond to a concussion, CDC, in partnership with leading experts and organizations, developed the HEADS UP: Concussion in School Sports initiative and materials.
Specific Concussion Information for…
Concussion training for athletic trainers.
Concussion resources for school sports coaches
Concussion resources for parents of school athletes
Concussion resources for school sports officials
Concussion resources for school athletes
This free, online course teaches coaches, officials, parents and students the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports.
A child or teen with a concussion needs to be seen by a medical provider. If you think your child or teen has a concussion, contact his or her health care provider. Be sure to get written concussion care instructions from the health care provider.
