Award Date
1-1-1999
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Kinesiology
First Committee Member
Suzanne Pero
Number of Pages
64
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to gather information regarding injury rates in high school athletics in the state of Nevada. A survey instrument was developed to assess the type and severity of injuries relative to school size, geographical location, and sport. Fifteen secondary schools representing northern and southern regions of the state and the four divisions of competition agreed to participate in the collection of injury data. Injury tracking forms were completed either by the coaching staff or certified athletic trainers. Data was analyzed using independent chi-squares for comparison of injury data by sport, division, region of the state, and urban or rural location. A significant relationship was found between the anatomical structure injured and the region of the state in which the athletes competed and between the school size and sport played.
Keywords
Athletic; High; Injury; Nevada; Programs; Rates; School; Survey
Controlled Subject
Physical therapy; Physical education and training; Kinesiology
File Format
File Size
1628.16 KB
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
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Repository Citation
Hauck, Michelle Marie, "Survey of injury rates in Nevada high school athletic programs" (1999). UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations. 1077.
http://dx.doi.org/10.25669/atto-wcs7
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