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In addition to University Health Service requirements, each athlete must have an ANNUAL SPORT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION provided by the Department of Athletics and MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION MUST BE FILED WITH THE ATHLETIC TRAINER. Athletes cannot practice, compete or engage in any conditioning or strength activities until these requirements have been met. This includes prospective student athletes who are on campus for summer school sessions prior to initial full time enrollment. (The physical must be conducted by a physician.)

Athletic Training:
1. Decisions regarding athletic injuries and health of athletes are made by a physician or in the absence thereof, a member of the athletic training staff, who determines when the athlete may return to activity and prescribe the level of activity allowed.

2. Athletes are to attend practices unless excused for health reasons by a physician or athletic trainer.

3. When a certified athletic trainer is not present, a student trainer shall render care and assistance if possible. If a student trainer is not available, the coach shall render care and obtain assistance (trainer, physician, ambulance or transportation to hospital).

Athletic Training Room Rules:

1. The athletic training room is for the varsity athletes of SJU. The hours are Monday - Friday 10 AM to 6 PM. Weekend hours may vary. (Last treatment commences at 5 PM). Phone numbers:

Dr. Lori Rafferty, ATC	Head Athletic Trainer	x1699
Bill Lukasiewicz, ATC	Asst. Athletic Trainer	x3234
Melanie Monroe	Asst. Athletic Trainer	x2598
Beth Howard	Asst. Athletic Trainer	x1701

2. The athletic training room can be used only with the permission of the athletic trainers or the Director of Athletics.

3. Training room services are co-ed. Athletes should dress appropriately.

4. Athletes should shower after activity and before entering the training room for treatment.

5. The operation of therapeutic equipment must be authorized and supervised by a certified athletic trainer.

6. No shoes or bags are allowed in the training room. They may be left outside in the hall.

7. NCAA regulations prohibit the use of any tobacco products in the training room.

Medical Expenses: Student-athletes shall be covered by their primary care provider. However, for any student-athlete requiring medical treatment as a result of injury sustained while practicing for, participating in or traveling to an athletic event sponsored by Saint Joseph's, the university's insurance covers any expenses not provided by the student-athlete's primary insurance carrier.