College of Staten Island Athletics

Department of Sports Medicine Statement

Welcome to the College of Staten Island Sports Medicine Department. Our mission is committed to helping every student-athlete perform at their highest level while promoting injury prevention, timely treatment, and a safe return to participation. Our sports medicine department is dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, where student-athletes thrive on and off respective playing fields. We take pride in delivering compassionate, individualized care while serving as a trusted resource throughout each student-athlete's collegiate career.

Collegiate athletics place physical demands on student-athletes, making access to comprehensive sports medicine services essential. Our certified and licensed athletic trainers work collaboratively with the Team Physician and other healthcare professionals to delivers high-quality, evidence-based care throughout every stage of the athletic experience. 

Our athletic trainers provide a wide range of services, including:

• Injury prevention and risk reduction
• Emergency care and first aid during practices and competitions
• Evaluation and clinical diagnosis of athletic injuries
• Injury treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-play planning
• Concussion recognition and management
• Coordination of physicain referrals and specialty care
• Medical record management and healthcare documentation
• Communication with coaches, physicians, and insurance providers to ensure continuity of care

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PRE SEASON INFORMATION FOR NEW OR RETURNING STUDENT ATHLETES
To become medically cleared to participate as a student-athlete at the College of Staten Island, several things must be completed. Please see the document below for a check list for both New and Returning student-athletes to use to make the process a little easier. 

MEDICAL CLEARANCE CHECKLIST (DOCX)
PHYSICAL FORM (DOCX)
INSURANCE INFORMATION LETTER (DOCX)

Additional info regarding pre-participation medical documents:

• Sickle cell testing is part of the physical exam. It only needs to be done once so anyone who handed in results in previous years does not need to hand anything in. Sickle cell testing is mandatory to participate in sport at the College of Staten Island. Sickle cell testing results must be received and approved before you are eligible to play.