Acc SportSmart - 1. Screening Playing sport means preparing well before the sporting season starts. Before pre-season training, every player should be screened to assess their health and physical condition. If they are injured during the season, they should be re-screened to assess whether they are fit to return to play. Tailor screening programmes to each team member and their needs.
Confidentiality is important make sure that participants personal details are kept private.
Ask players to list their previous injuries, the treatment they received and who they got the treatment from. If possible, have a doctor examine players to identify any undiagnosed medical conditions. Provide examples of medical conditions and injuries to prompt players' memory. It will help identify things that, if changed, could help reduce their risk of injury or improve their performance. A player who works on a construction site for 40 hours a week may need a different fitness programme from someone who works in an office.