Checklist: Creating an Athletics Concussion Management Plan

A concussion management plan is critical in ensuring student athlete safety and reducing liability risks. The NCAA requires higher education institutions to have a plan on file, and all 50 states have established concussion management standards for youth sports. College and K-12 school administrators can use this checklist, which includes:

• A protocol for pre-participation, documentation, and response
• Concussion signs and symptoms to include in a management plan
• Roles of athletics health care providers and coaches
• Minimum requirements for concussion education, training, and resources

Additional Resources

• NCAA: Concussion Safety Protocol Management
• American Academy of Neurology: Sports Concussion Toolkit
• University of Notre Dame: Sports Medicine Concussion Management Plan
• Virginia Tech: Sports Medicine Concussion Management Policy