Athlete Safety Matters
Athlete Safety Matters
Athlete Safety Matters is a program designed for youth athletes in grades K-12 to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to abuse. This program is designed for student-athletes, coaches, volunteers, other staff, and parents/guardians.
Topics that will be discussed:
- 5 Safety Rules
- Safe vs. Unsafe Adults
- Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, & neglect)
- Bullying/Cyberbullying
- Reporting
Lesson Overview
Lessons are split into two sessions, and students are split into different age clusters:
- K-2
- 3-5
- 6-8
- 9-12
Each lesson ranges from 35 – 55 minutes (upon request, lessons can be broken down into four shorter lesson segments.)
Materials & Resources
- Easy to follow facilitator scripts for each lesson.
- PowerPoint presentations that are interactive and engaging for students.
- Handouts for students and parents/guardians.
- Online training options for facilitator certification.
