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Registration for this event closes September 14th at 11:30 a.m. EDT

ACSM's From Around the Field: Sickle Cell Trait Risks: Safeguarding Team Sport Athletes
Thursday, September 14, 2023  | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT

This webinar will cover the pathophysiology and epidemiology of exertional sickling and the prevalence of Sickle Cell Trait in US athletes with a discussion of the current screening mandates. 

Objectives:
After participation, the attendee should be able to:
1.       Identify prevalence of SCT in team sport athletes with using different screening options
2.       Summarize pathophysiological events of exertional sickling that can lead to death
3.       Compare and contrast research reporting sudden death due to exertional sickling in team sport settings 

Presenter:

Susan Yeargin, P.h.D, ATC
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
University of South Carolina

About the presenter
Dr. Yeargin is an Associate Professor of Athletic Training at the University of South Carolina. Her research line includes the prevention, recognition, and treatment of exertional heat illness in active populations with a focus on children. She also conducts research on sickle cell trait in athletes and the impact of policy on emergency preparedness. Susan served as a task force member and author of the Pre-Season Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics and a co-author of both the NATA and ACSM Position Statement updates on Exertional Heat Illnesses. She has over 20 years of experience conducting research, over 70 peer-reviewed publications, on exertional heat illnesses, thermoregulation and hydration behaviors. She currently serves as the Chair of the NATA’s Pronouncements Committee. Dr. Yeargin received her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University in 2001, and in 2003 she earned her master’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of Florida. She continued her education at the University of Connecticut and graduated with her doctorate in 2007.

CECs This webinar qualifies for up to 1.0 Continuing Education credit.
Credits will be awarded to only those who register with a CEC option below and attend the entire (1 hour) live event on 9/14/2023 12:00 - 1:00pm EDT.   
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