Participating in exercise or sports with a concussion can result in serious injury or even death, a condition known as Second Impact Syndrome. The Athletic Training staff is responsible for protecting students from the prolonged effects of a suspected sport-related concussion (SRC). Any student or member with a suspected concussion will be suspended in IMLeagues and/or restricted from ECU Campus Recreation & Wellness facilities.
Club Sport athletes must be evaluated by a CRW Athletic Trainer to either rule out a concussion or to be cleared for return to play in coordination with a physician. Suspensions will not be lifted until this process is complete.
Participants in open recreation or intramural sports with a suspected concussion must be evaluated by a physician—either through ECU Student Health Services (schedule an appointment) or an outside provider—and must submit medical clearance to the Athletic Training staff before returning to activity or having suspensions removed.