Head in the Game: Concussion Leadership in School Sport
Event Postponed – To Be Rescheduled
We’re pleased to announce an important professional development webinar designed specifically for the School Sport Professionals community, but also inclusive of all educators, coaches, sports coordinators, trainers and administrators involved in school-based sport.
Concussion is a common injury in youth sport and one that requires careful, evidence-based management. According to Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), concussion is a brain injury induced by biomechanical forces. It can result from direct or indirect impacts to the head, face, neck or body, and school-aged children may experience unique risks and recovery trajectories that differ from adults.
SMA’s Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport provide clear, consistent advice for recognising and managing concussion in young athletes. These guidelines are designed for parents, teachers, coaches and sideline staff – especially in environments like school sport where medical practitioners may not be immediately available.
Guest Presenter
School Sport Professionals is proud to partner with Sports Medicine Australia to strengthen the capability of our members in the critical area of concussion management.
This important webinar will be led by Prashant Jhala.
Prashant Jhala is an APA Sports & Exercises Physiotherapist and researcher at the University of Sydney’s Tackling Concussion Research Consortium. He has been working as a sports physiotherapist for over 15 years and has worked with all levels of athletes from Olympians to developing school children. He has consulted for 700+ schools and leads the stream of research investigating sport-related concussion amongst student athletes and was the head physio of a private school’s winter sports program for nearly a decade. On top of his research and clinical practice, Prashant is now a 3rd year medical student at the University of Sydney.
Webinar Details
Members will be emailed a direct link to register for this webinar.
Guest attendees are very welcome to register – please complete the payment details on this event page and the webinar link will be available to you to register.
