Planet HS Welcome Letter

Planet HS Parent-Student Getting Started

Planet HS - Directions for RETURNING Student-Athletes

Health History and Physical Page

Section 5: Health History Section 6: PIAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation

PLANET HS - Printing a Physical Form for your Physician

ImPACT Concussion Testing Information

Delaware Valley High School is currently implementing an innovative program for our student-athletes. This program will assist our team physicians/athletic trainers in evaluation and treating head injuries (ex. Concussion). In order to better manage concussions sustained by our student athletes, we have acquired a software tool called ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). ImPACT is a computerized exam utilized in many professional, collegiate and high school sports programs across the country to successfully diagnose and mange concussions. If an athlete is believed to have suffered a head injury during competition, ImPact is used to help determine the severity of head injury and when the injury has fully healed.

The computerized exam is gives to athletes before beginning contact sport practice or competition. This non-invasive test is set up in “video-game” type format and takes 15-20 minutes to complete. It is simple and actually many athletes enjoy the challenge of taking the test. Essentially, the ImPACT test is a preseason physical of the brain. It tracks information such as memory, reaction time, speed & concentration. It, however, is not an IQ test.

If a concussion is suspected, the athlete will be required to re-take the test. Both of preseason and post-injury test data is given to a local doctor or, to help evaluate the injury. The information gathered can also be shared with your family doctor. The test data will enable these professionals to determine when return to play is appropriate and safe for the injured athlete. If an injury of this nature occurs to your child, you will be promptly contacted with all the details.

I wish to stress that ImPact testing procedures are non-invasive, and they pose no risks to your student-athlete. We are excited to implement this program given that it provides us the best available information for managing concussions and preventing potential brain damage that can occur with multiple concussions. The Delaware Valley administration, coaching, and athletic training staffs are striving to keep your child’s health and safety at the forefront of the student athletic experience. Please return the attached page with the appropriate signatures. If you have any further questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact Sean Giblin at 296-1858.

Sincerely,

Sean Giblin

Athletic Director

Drug Testing Consent Form

 

Delaware Valley Athletic Handbook

Emergency Medical Treatment Form

Building Use Form Gyms/Fields on DVHS/DVMS Campus Only

NCAA Core Course Requirements

Brochure from the NCAA Eligibility Center that outlines Core Course and GPA requirements needed to qualify academically at a Division I or Division II College or University.

NCAA Academic Requirements and High School Timeline

This source from the NCAA Eligibility Center review academic requirements and gives Student-Athletes a detailed timeline that will keep them academically on track for athletic participation at the college level.