DePauw University

Introduction
The objectives of DePauw University Sports Medicine services include: 

• To promote the physical and psychosocial welfare of each individual athlete. 
• To provide support to the student-athlete following an athletic injury. 
• To manage the student-athlete's injury, care and provide treatment and rehabilitation strategies to facilitate the recovery process and assist the student-athlete in a safe return to competitive play. 
• To educate teams and athletes on injury prevention. 
• To promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors that enhance athletic performance and are carried over to the athlete's adult life.

 
Sports Medicine Personnel

Head Athletic Trainer	Kara Campbell, MS, LAT, ATC	karacampbell@depauw.edu	765-658-4968
Asst. Athletic Trainer	Kat Marshall, MS, LAT, ATC	katgruener@depauw.edu	765-658-4937
Asst. Athletic Trainer	Kristina Dunn, MS, LAT, ATC	kristinadunn@depauw.edu	765-658-4953
Asst. Athletic Trainer	Lindsay McKinney, MS, LAT, ATC	lindsaymckinney@depauw.edu	765-658-4939
Asst. Athletic Trainer	Michael Snider, MS, LAT, ATC	michaelsnider@depauw.edu	765-658-6169
Asst. Athletic Trainer	Tim Osterhoudt, MS, LAT, ATC	timosterhoudt@depauw.edu	765-658-4908
Team Physician	David Harsha, MD	Hendricks Regional Health
Orthopedic Physician	Chad Waits, MD	Hendricks Regional Health
Orthopedic Physician	Kyle Ritter, MD	Hendricks Regional Health

                                              


Athletic Training Facilities
 
DePauw University is equipped with two primary athletic training facilities:  Blackstock Stadium athletic training facility and Lilly Center athletic training facility. The athletic training rooms in the Indoor Tennis and Track Facility and at Reavis Stadium are satellite facilities used mainly for event coverage.
 
Sports Medicine Website
 
Access policies and procedures and additional useful information related to DePauw Sports Medicine at https://depauwtigers.com/sports/2022/5/26/information-sports-med-DePauw-Sports-Medicine.aspx?path=sportsmed
 
 
 
Staff Sport Assignments
Kara Campbell, MS, LAT, ATC
                Volleyball, Men's and Women's Basketball
Kat Marshall, MS, LAT, ATC
                Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's Lacrosse
Kristina Dunn, DAT, LAT, ATC
                Men and Women's Tennis, Men and Women's Swim/Dive, Women's Lacrosse
Lindsay McKinney, MS, LAT, ATC
                Head Football, Softball
Michael Snider, MS, LAT, ATC
               Assistant Football, Baseball, Men's and Women's Golf
Tim Osterhoudt, MS, LAT, ATC
                Field Hockey, Men and Women's Cross Country, Men and Women's Track and Field
 
 
 
General Medical Policies and Procedures
 

1. Dr. David Harsha is the University Team Physician.  Dr. Chad Waits and Kyle Ritter are the Team Orthopedic Physicians. The Team Physician(s) have the final authority for making medical decisions regarding an athlete's safe participation and clearance or non-clearance for participation.  The DePauw Certified Athletic Trainers work under the direction of the team physicians. The sports medicine program is administrated by Kara Campbell, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer.

 

2. When injury or illness occurs, team physicians will be initially consulted.  In particular instances, the team physician(s) may delegate other physicians to assist or act in their stead.  There also may be occasions where the student-athlete desires to consult with another physician for a second opinion in regards to diagnosis, treatment or return to play.  In all cases, the team physician(s) and the team athletic trainer should be kept informed of all findings, recommendations and information from these consults.  In all circumstances involving outside consultation, the DePauw Team Physician(s) are the final authority in regard to medical disqualifications, treatment, and return to competition decisions.

 

3. No student-athlete will be allowed to begin pre-season practice until all required parts of the online pre-participation medical forms have been completed, reviewed and medical clearance has been given by DePauw University Sports Medicine.  Prior to the first pre-season practice, Dr. Harsha and Hendricks Regional Health Physicians will meet individually with each team's first year/first time student-athletes to administer their physical exam and review their other pre-participation forms in order to medically clear them for participation.  Dr. Harsha has final authority in the pre-participation exam process.  For returning student-athletes, a repeat physical exam is not required after the first year of participation.  

 

4. Student-athletes must be covered by a primary medical insurance plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics at DePauw.  The primary medical insurance coverage must be payable up to a benefit of not less than $10,000 for injuries arising out of practice for or participation in intercollegiate sports.  If you do not have primary medical insurance coverage, or your current medical coverage does not cover intercollegiate athletics, or does not meet the minimal coverage requirement, you will need to purchase coverage prior to starting your intercollegiate sport participation at DePauw. Please note that out  Medicaid programs, Tricare and medical/healthcare cost-sharing plans do not meet the university's minimum requirement. No student-athlete will be allowed to participate in any organized team activity until they are covered for athletic participation by a primary medical insurance plan.  Student-athletes are required to upload information and a front/back copy of their insurance card into the insurance section of their online ATS account.  DePauw Sports Medicine should be updated of any changes in insurance coverage.

 

5. The Athletic Department does carry excess athletic accident insurance on student-athletes.  Coverage is subject to specific policy terms and conditions and includes certain restrictions and exclusions of which you should be aware. (See Excess Insurance).

 

6. Almost all sports medicine services provided in the DePauw athletic training rooms by the DePauw Sports Medicine staff are at no cost to the student-athlete.  Please note that individual injury support devices (whether preventative or post-injury) such as customized braces, preventative knee braces, and orthotics are examples of expenses that are a student-athlete's responsibility.  Off campus care by a team doctor or care by any off campus medical provider or facility including diagnostic testing is the financial responsibility of the student-athlete.

 

7. Report all injuries and illnesses that occur as soon as possible to the sports medicine staff.

During the season, use depauwhealth.org/schedule to make an on line appointment at the Student Health Service or call the Student Health Service for an appointment at (x4555).  If no appointments are available, contact your team athletic trainer for assistance in scheduling an appointment.  The Student Health Service is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-4:30pm, Wednesday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-12pm.   During your season, if medical care is needed after normal health service hours, Putnam Prompt Care at Putnam County Hospital is available with the following evening and weekend hours:   Monday-Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 12pm-5pm.  You can contact Putnam Prompt Care at (655-2686).   If emergency medical care is needed, call 911 or go directly to the Putnam County Hospital emergency room.
 
Excess Insurance Coverage
 
DePauw's excess athletic accident insurance provides coverage for student-athletes who are injured in an accident while a participant in a DePauw intercollegiate sport.  Accidents which occur during participation will be considered for coverage by the excess insurance.  An accident is defined as an unexpected, sudden and definable event which is the direct cause of a bodily injury, independent of any illness, prior injury or congenital predisposition.  Conditions which result from participation in sports do not necessarily constitute an accident but are considered under the policy.  This coverage is only for accidents occurring in official practices or games that have direct coaching supervision whether in the traditional or non-traditional seasons.  This coverage is excess to the student-athlete's primary group insurance or plan, which must contribute its maximum benefit, before the secondary policy has any liability.  If the claim is otherwise payable and the deductible of the student's primary insurance has not been met, this coverage will apply. For the 2016-2017 school year, the secondary coverage has a $1000 deductible, a medical maximum of $90,000 per claim, a $1,000 Accidental Death Benefit and a $5,000 Dismemberment Schedule.  Coverage is underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company..
 
Claim Procedure
 
All medical bills resulting from an accident in the intercollegiate sports program should be sent directly to your home address or primary insurance company.  In some cases, the athletic office may get a copy of the bill but, in no case, will the athletic office be the primary place for the bill incurred to be sent.  When filing a claim:
 
1.  The student-athlete should discuss coverage of their accident or injury with their staff athletic trainer.  The athletic trainer can then submit an accident report to NAHGA for those accidents/injuries that appear to meet the policy provisions and for further coverage consideration.  The student-athlete will need to provide their signature on the claim form, confirming it's accuracy.
 
2. Submit the bills incurred to your family, employer group coverage or plan first.  Each charge must be submitted to your insurance before it can be processed by NAHGA even if you know it will be applied to your deductible.  NAHGA is unable to contact your insurance company for this information.
 
3. If there remains a balance after your family, employer group insurance or plan has contributed towards the claim:
a. Send all claim sheets (EOB – Explanation of Benefits) from your insurance company.  Be sure to provide an explanation of benefits statement for each charge which you send to be processed.  You will also need to send a copy of the itemized bills incurred.  Be sure to include only itemized bills.  A balance forward statement is not acceptable.  An itemized bill should include the following information:  the patient's name, exact services performed, exact date(s) of service, itemized charges for all services, diagnosis, condition, or symptoms that required service, the provider's name, address, and federal tax ID number. All EOB's and itemized bills should be sent to:  NAHGA Claim Services, PO Box 189, Bridgton, ME 04009.
 
b. Be sure that all photocopies are legible.  If a bill can't be read, it cannot be considered for payment. Also, please be sure that anything you send has your name on it.  If NAHGA needs any additional information, they will contact you.  Please cooperate with them and they will review and process the claim in the least possible amount of time. It is in your best interest to have the claim settled promptly since all of the medical bills incurred are in your name.
 
c. HMO or PPO.  For you to have payable coverage, when a member of these organizations, proper procedures outlined by that plan must be followed, and authorized medical vendors from the list provided to you by your HMO/PPO must be used.  The DePauw University coverage underwritten by United States Fire Insurance will honor these bills incurred that were payable by your HMO/PPO should they be denied for not following the proper procedures as long as your staff athletic trainer was notified in advance and you received prior approval from NAHGA to use providers other than the authorized medical vendors from the list provided to you by your HMO/PPO.
  
d. Treatment by a licensed practitioner of medicine must begin within 180 days of the accident and an accident claim form must be submitted no later than 1 year and 3 months (15 months) from date of accident.
 
e. Only expenses incurred within 104 weeks of the original date of the accident are considered.
 
f. Explanation of benefits from primary insurance, itemized bills (including provider's name, address, tax ID number, diagnosis, and procedure codes), and all information required to process charges must be submitted no later than 1 year and 3 months (15 months) from date of service.
 
g. Policy exclusions can be viewed on the sports medicine web page or contact NAHGA.
 
Athletic Training Room Rules
 

1. Over 600 athletes receive care in the athletic training rooms.  Athletes should only enter the athletic training rooms if it is for a medical reason.
2.  Do not wear cleated or spiked shoes in the training room.
3. The athletic training rooms are co-ed facilities.  Athletes receiving treatment/rehab must wear appropriate attire while in the athletic training room.
4. Athletes using the cold immersion tank after practice should shower and wear clean apparel in the immersion tank.  Athletes will be required to provide their own cold immersion towel for drying off.
5.  No self-treatments:  all tapings, bandages, etc. will be applied by the athletic trainers.
6.  Wait your turn; athletes are prohibited from accessing storage areas or supply cabinets.
7.  Athletes are required to request OTC medication from a team physician or certified staff athletic trainer.
8.  To expedite care for some minor needs, an assortment of band-aids, scrap tape, and other basic supplies are available at the self-help tables outside each Blackstock Stadium athletic training room entrance.
9. Scrap tape is available at the self-help table for preventative wrist taping and for equipment purposes. Tape should not be removed from the training room without permission.  Training room tape cannot be used for "spatting" shoes.
10. Do not use or remove equipment, towels, or supplies without permission of sports medicine personnel. All durable equipment is issued on a check-out basis and should be returned as soon as the medical item is no longer needed.  At the end of the semester, your student account will be charged for any equipment that you checked out, but did not return to the athletic training room.  When the equipment item(s) is returned, make sure the checkout card is destroyed by a sports medicine staff member.
11.  Horseplay, improper language, or other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. 
12. After practice:  remove tape, etc in the locker room or at the self-help table (tape cutters are provided).  Ace wraps used on a daily basis should be returned after each practice/event to a laundry container.
13. No chewing or snuff tobacco in the athletic training room.  Use of tobacco products is prohibited by the NCAA.  The NCAA rule applies to all game personnel and all student-athletes in all sports during practice and competition. 
14. Shoes are NOT allowed on the treatment/taping tables.
15. Athletes will not be allowed to cut thru the athletic training rooms to access their locker rooms. 
16. Use of the warm whirlpool pre-practice is for specific medical injuries only. Whirlpool treatments must be scheduled with your team athletic trainer.  In the Blackstock Stadium athletic training room, there will be no whirlpool treatments after 3:30 pm.

 
Injury Prevention
 
-The prevention of an injury is much better than having to treat it after it occurs.  All athletes should not underestimate the importance of flexibility, strength, and conditioning exercises (both in and out of season).  An athlete's hard work and dedication to flexibility, strength and conditioning will pay dividends in performance of your sport, decreasing the chances of injury, and achieving individual and team goals.
 
-All athletes are encouraged to stretch for 2-3 minutes on the Achilles slant board prior to practice to prevent ankle injuries.
 
-Athletes should prepare themselves for practice by completing all team pre-practice warm-up and stretching activities.  Your pre-practice routine has been especially designed to prepare you for the physical demands of your sport and to reduce the incidence of player injury.  Each athlete should take a serious approach and focus their efforts on correct execution of exercises.
 
Treatment and Practice Policies for Injured or Ill Players
 
Report all injuries immediately after they occur.  If injured during practice, consult your staff athletic trainer for initial evaluation and treatment.  Do not leave the practice area because of an injury or illness without seeing your staff athletic trainer.  If you are sick during the day, make an appointment at the student health service for evaluation and care.  You will be expected to follow the treatment plan suggested by your staff athletic trainer.  In some instances, injured players who are unable to practice will be encouraged to report to the Lilly Center Athletic Training Room during the day for an extra treatment.  Appointment times are arranged with your staff athletic trainer.  No treatments will be given after practice begins without permission from your staff athletic trainer. Athletes coming from a late class should not expect that they will be able to complete their full pre-practice treatment regimen and should consult with their team athletic trainer on an abbreviated treatment plan that will allow the athlete to report to their practice on time.  If an athlete has a late class every day and a full treatment is indicated, they should see their team athletic trainer during the day. The athletic training room will open at 3:00 p.m. during the week for team practices.  Injured players, unless attending class, are expected to report to the athletic training room as early as possible for pre-practice treatments.  If you do not report for treatment, it will be assumed that you are fully recovered.  Your injury should not keep you from being on the practice field/area on time and with the rest of the team for the beginning of practice!  Everyone will dress in full gear for practice unless excused beforehand by the Head Coach or the staff athletic trainer.  If you are injured to the extent that you cannot dress in full gear or will be available for only limited work, you will, nevertheless, be required to report to all practices on time and in the gear suggested by the staff athletic trainer.  Injured players will be assigned special therapeutic and cardiovascular exercises, intended to speed up recovery time and maintain conditioning. Failure to report for treatment or failure to complete the prescribed treatment plan will be discussed with the head coach.
 
 
When an Injury Occurs and a Player is Down
 
These guidelines were developed for NFL officials and have been shared with the NCAA.  DePauw Sports Medicine has adopted these guidelines to assure that an athlete's immediate care is not impeded or interrupted by non-medical individuals:

1. Players and coaches should go to and remain in the bench area once medical assistance arrives.  Adequate lines of vision between the medical staffs and all available emergency personnel should be established and maintained.
2. Players, parents and non-authorized personnel should be kept a significant distance away from the seriously injured player or players.
3. Players or non-medical personnel should not touch, move or roll an injured player.
4. Players should not try to assist a teammate who is lying on the field (i.e. removing the helmet or chin strap, or attempting to assist breathing by elevating the waist).
5. Players should not pull an injured teammate or opponent from a pile-up.
6. Once the medical staff begins to work on an injured player, they should be allowed to perform services without interruption or interference.
7. When an athlete is down, players and coaches should avoid suggesting medical care or medical procedures to staff athletic trainers or team physicians.

 
Concussions
 
Students-athletes must take direct responsibility for reporting concussions that may occur to themselves or to a teammate.  If you think you have a concussion tell your athletic trainer and/or coach.  Never ignore a blow to the head.  Do not return to participation in a game, practice or other activity if you are experiencing concussion symptoms.  In rare cases, repeat concussions can cause permanent brain damage, and even death.  Severe brain injury can change your whole life.  It's better to miss one game than the whole season. When in doubt, get checked out.  Your team physician, athletic trainer, or healthcare professional can tell you if you have had a concussion.  It is important that athletes be honest in reporting their symptoms at the time of injury and during the recovery process so that the sports medicine staff can make safe return to play decisions based on accurate information from the athlete.  A concussion can also affect your ability to perform everyday activities, sleep pattern, emotions and classroom performance.  If you have had a concussion, your brain needs time to heal.  It is especially important in the first few days after a concussion to rest, get plenty of sleep, and avoid external stimuli such as bright light, noise, cell phones, video games, and computers.  All athletes will complete baseline impact (computer) concussion testing their first year and receive an NCAA fact sheet on concussions annually.  Athletes in contact/collision sports and at a higher risk for concussions will additionally complete baseline balance testing their first year.  Athletes may also refer to the DePauw Sports Medicine Web Site for information on concussions.
 
Know the signs and symptoms of a concussion. They can include:
 
Confusion or Amnesia Loss of Consciousness 
Dizziness Double or Fuzzy Vision
Feeling unusually irritable Nausea
Concentration or Memory Problems Headache
Feeling Sluggish, Foggy, or Groggy Balance Problems
Slowed Reaction Time Sensitivity to Light or Noise
 
MRSA
 
Athletes should be aware of MRSA which is a staph infection that is becoming increasingly more common in the athletic environment and is contagious.  MRSA may first have the appearance of a spider bite, abnormal pimple, or scab-like area on the skin and can progress to a red, swollen, warm, painful area with a center or "head" that produces pus drainage.  Individuals with suspected MRSA infection need to notify their staff athletic trainer (and coach) and see the team doctor (or other doctor) as soon as possible.  The doctor will be able to diagnose and make the best treatment recommendations.  Preventative measures include:  not sharing towels, clothing, equipment, razors or other hygiene products.  Showering and washing with soap shortly after practices and competitions.  Sanitize hands frequently using the hand sanitizer dispensers in facility.  Wash athletic gear daily and establish a routine cleaning schedule for equipment worn.  Keeping cuts and abrasions treated, covered and clean during and after practice.  Avoid picking, squeezing, or scratching scabs, abrasions, bumps or rashes.  Keep nail tips less than one-quarter inch long and do not wear jewelry during competition.  Spray down workout surfaces and exercise equipment in the fitness center after use.  Avoid whirlpools or common tubs if you have an open wound, scrape, or scratch.
 
Sickle Cell Trait
 
Sickle cell trait is not a disease but an inherited disorder of hemoglobin in the blood.  During intense exercise, red blood cells can change shape and accumulate in the bloodstream blocking normal blood flow to the tissues and muscles.  There have been cases, although infrequent, where athletes have collapsed and died during intense exercise.  Heat, dehydration, altitude and asthma can increase the risk for and worsen complications associated with sickle cell trait, even when exercise is not intense.  The NCAA now requires that all incoming student-athletes must be tested for sickle cell trait and provide proof of results.  To complete this requirement, all first-year and transfer student-athletes are required to upload results of a blood test into your ATS account. Athletes with sickle cell trait are not disqualified from participation.  First time student-athletes should review all educational information provided in the pre-participation medical packet and on the DePauw Sports Medicine web site. Whenever an athlete's sickle cell trait is confirmed, they will meet with the team physician for additional advisement and education, view a sickle cell trait video, and meet with their staff athletic trainer and coach to discuss precautions during athletic participation.   Any athlete who experiences SCT like symptoms should stop activity immediately and report their symptoms to their athletic trainer or coach.  Signs and symptoms may include fatigue, difficulty breathing, leg or low back pain, leg or low back cramping.
 
Fluid Replacement and Heat Illness Prevention Guidelines (AFCA/NATA HEAT Statement)
 
Hydration is the best safeguard against heat illness.  Athletes should drink before, during and after training or competition.  Cool beverages such as water or an electrolyte at temperatures of 50-59 degrees are recommended during non-practice hours.  Gatorade is a choice on the beverage dispensers in the Hub and can be consumed at meals.  Beverages containing caffeine, alcohol and carbonation are discouraged before, during or after exercise because they can dehydrate the body by stimulating excess urine production, or decrease voluntary fluid intake.
 
Before exercise:
- 2 to 3 hours before exercise drink at least 17 to 20 oz of water or a sports drink
- 10 to 20 minutes before exercise drink another 7 to 10 oz of water or a sports drink
 
During exercise:
- Drink often and beyond thirst - even minimal dehydration compromises performance.  In general, every 10 to 20 minutes drink at least 7 to 10 oz of water
 
After exercise:
- Rest in a cool environment
- Check for significant weight loss (4-5% or more of body weight)
- Immediately after training or competition is the key time to replace fluids.  Research indicates that for every   pound of weight lost, athletes should drink at least 20 oz of fluid to optimize rehydration.  Sports beverages are an excellent choice.
 
Additional:
- Antihistamines, pseudoephedrine, and creatine may increase the risk of heat illness.
- Excessive tape and outer clothing, such as bandanas and high socks, should be avoided.
 
Signs of dehydration and heat illness:
- Let your coach or athletic trainer know at the onset of any of these symptoms:  headache, weakness, dizziness, cramps, nausea, vomiting or decreased performance
 
Supplements & NCAA Drug Testing Information (NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook)
 
Athletes should be concerned about "nutritional" supplements.  Many compounds obtained from specialty "nutrition" stores and from mail-order businesses are not subject to the strict regulations set by the United
States Food and Drug Administration.  Therefore, contents of these compounds may not be represented accurately on the list of ingredients and may contain impurities or banned substances.  It is not worth risking your eligibility or health for products that have not been scientifically proven to improve performance and may contain banned substances.  Therefore, student-athletes should consult with the University's sports medicine staff or other knowledgeable professionals before taking ANY nutritional supplement.  The use of supplements is at the student-athlete's own risk.  In the NCAA drug testing program, appeals of positive tests involving a nutritional supplement have not been successful.  In addition to pills and powders, "Energy" drinks can contain large amounts of caffeine or other stimulants, both of which can result in a positive drug test.  Be wary of drinks that promise an "energy boost" because they may contain banned stimulants.  Additionally stimulants can be detrimental to an athlete's health by pre-disposing an athlete to heat illness and increasing the demand on their cardio-vascular system.  
The National Center for Drug Free Sport, Inc., an NCAA consultant, provides a dietary supplement resource, Axis, as a source for institutions.  Axis is a confidential resource for student-athletes.  You may inquire to Axis on any supplement, ergogenic aid, or prescription medication and they will respond promptly to answer whether what you are taking has a banned substance.  The Axis can be accessed at www.drugfreesport.com.  The password needed for Division III student-athletes to use the web site is ncaa3.
 
NCAA Documentation Requirements for Student-Athletes Taking a Prescribed Medication Containing a Banned Substance
 
Any student-athlete, who for legitimate medical reasons, might be taking a prescribed medication containing a banned substance in one of the categories listed below should review medical exception procedures to see what supporting medical documentation should be submitted to their DePauw Sports medicine file.  Refer to the DePauw Sports Medicine website at https://depauwtigers.com/sports/2022/5/26/information-sports-med-Drug-Testing.aspx for information and procedures for student-athletes who for medical reasons are taking a medication with a banned substance.  We realize that the majority of student-athletes are not affected by the medical exception policy but awareness is important and we ask that you accurately report all medications and supplements you are taking on your pre-participation medical form.
Applicable Drug Classes where Exceptions May be Granted for a Prescribed Medication Containing a Banned Substance
 
-stimulants (most ADD/ADHD medications contain a banned stimulant)
-diuretics
-beta 2 Agonists
-peptide hormones
-anabolic agents
-anti-estrogens
 
ADHD/ADD Medication
 
The NCAA has implemented stricter documentation guidelines (Medical Exception Procedures) affecting student-athletes who take an ADHD/ADD medication that contains a stimulant on the NCAA's banned drug list.  These stricter guidelines involve the procedures to review and approve legitimate use of ADHD/ADD medications that contain NCAA banned substances.  If you are taking an ADHD/ADD medication you can access information from our DePauw Sports Medicine web site and print off the NCAA-ADHD Cover Form for your treating physician to complete when you submit your documentation for the first time.  We want to emphasize to student-athletes taking a medication for ADHD/ADD that a key part of your documentation will be inclusion of a comprehensive report summarizing the clinical evaluation that established the diagnosis.  Once initial documentation of a comprehensive clinical evaluation is on file with DPU Sports Medicine, then only documentation of an annual follow-up (using the Annual Medical Follow-up Form) with the treating physician will need to be submitted.
 
Drug Testing at NCAA Post-Season Championship Events
 
If a student-athlete tests positive at an NCAA post-season event for a banned substance in a prescribed medication and the athlete does not have the NCAA required medical documentation for DePauw to submit, the NCAA would suspend their eligibility (there is an appeals process). Please consult with the DePauw athletic trainer assigned to your team for any questions pertaining to NCAA Medical Exception Policies and Procedures.  It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to submit the medical documentation (in advance for their DePauw Sports Medicine file) that is required to gain a medical exception in the event that the student-athlete were to test positive for the banned stimulant at an NCAA post-season championship event.
 
Student-Athlete Nutritional Considerations- Eating on the Go (adapted from NCAA Website- www.ncaa.org)
 
Athletic performance and recovery from training are enhanced by optimal nutrition.  Proper nutrition includes both the quality and quantity of food and fluids to provide energy and essential nutrients during training and competition.  During the season and during heavy training, adequate calories and fluid must be consumed.  Low energy intake can result in loss of muscle mass, fatigue, injury, and illness.  Between early morning workouts, classes, weight lifting, and practice, it is often hard to find the time to eat a meal or have a healthy snack.  Make every effort not to skip a meal and take time to have a nutritious snack between meals.  The key is to plan ahead and be prepared. Here are some nutritious ideas:
 
Snacks to throw in your backpack:
It's a good idea to keep a stash of some of the following items in your room or kitchen to grab on the run:
Bagel
Dried Fruit
Fresh Fruit
Muffin
Trail Mix
Raw veggies
Low-fat cookies
Cereal
Popcorn
Graham crackers
Granola bar
Juice box
Pretzels
Nuts
Cheese sticks
Peanut butter crackers
 
Refrigerated Snacks:
The following items should be refrigerated. If that is not possible, keep them in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack:
Cottage Cheese and Fruit
Fresh Veggies
Milk
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Fruit Juice
Yogurt
 
Vending Machines:
Almost everywhere you go; you can find a vending machine. It is not always easy to find nutritious snacks here, but some are better choices than others:
Rice Krispie Treats
Zoo Crackers
Chocolate Milk
Cheese Crackers
Peanut Butter Crackers
Pretzels
Graham Crackers
Dried Fruit
Juices
 
Issues to Consider in Creating a Positive Competitive Environment Regarding Optimal Nutrition, a Positive Body Image and Peak Performance (adapted from NCAA Website- www.ncaa.org)
 
- Prioritize your health.  Remember your current decisions regarding food, exercise and body weight impact you today and for the rest of your life.  The use of extreme weight-control measures can jeopardize your health and trigger behaviors associated with defined eating disorders.
- Understand that for each student-athlete there is a UNIQUE body composition for performance. Do not try to achieve a body composition or weight based on someone else's performance.
 
- Be sensitive to your body.  Warning signs like fatigue, sluggishness, irregular or no menstrual cycle or chronic pain are all medical issues that should not be ignored.  Your health is being compromised if your "optimal" body composition for performance includes these symptoms.
 
- Realize the same volume of muscle weighs more than fat.  Training may result in a leaner body composition (less fat) but a larger number on the scale because of the increased muscle mass.  This is especially important to understand if you are just beginning a formal strength and conditioning program.
 
- Engage in conversations regarding any weight or body composition modifications with nutritional and sports medical personnel.
 
- Understand healthy nutrition choices and ask for help from appropriate health professionals (i.e. athletic trainer, team physician, dietitian, etc) if you need more information.
 
- Know where to go for help regarding a teammate's or a coach's behavior before a problem exists.  Disordered eating can be "contagious" among teams through peer pressure.
 
- Modify weight added for sport to a healthy level upon completion of college athletics.  You should maintain a weight and fitness level appropriate to your profession and lifestyle after college.