Athletic Clearance Requirements

Policy Statement

This policy sets forth the medical clearance requirements for student athletes at Adelphi University to participate in intercollegiate sports.

Reason for Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure student athletes at Adelphi University meet all NCAA guidelines for medical clearance and can successfully compete in intercollegiate sports.

Who Is Governed by this Policy

Any student participating in intercollegiate sports at Adelphi University.

Policy

Mandatory Sickle Cell Trait Education/Testing

Effective August 1, 2022, all NEW student-athletes MUST be tested for the Sickle Cell Trait or show proof of a prior test.

Student Athletes must do one of the following options:

1. Submit documentation showing their sickle cell test. They can get documentation by:
   • Contacting their pediatrician or birth hospital and get documentation showing their Sickle Cell Trait status.
   • Requesting a copy of their newborn screening information/results from their respective state Dept. of Health (birth state).
2. Schedule an appointment with their family physician or Adelphi Health Services at 516.877.6000 or healthservicescenter@adelphi.edu to have the Sickle Cell Trait testing done.

The NCAA requires all collegiate athletes who play a Division sport to receive education related to Sickle Cell Trait annually. All Adelphi athletes must watch the NCAA video on Sickle Cell Trait and review the fact sheet prior to their health clearance.

Definitions

This policy does not have definitions associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Procedures

General health clearances:

• Every Adelphi student-athlete is required to be seen by the Nurse Practitioner in Health Services annually to play collegiate sports. This appointment allows the practitioner to review the student’s health history, possibly perform an EKG or request lab work if necessary.
• All new athletes playing for Adelphi for the first time must show proof of a physical exam. This exam must be conducted within 6 months of the start of practice or play at the University. NCAA guidelines require all physicals to be signed by a physician (M.D. or D.O.) or an independent practicing Nurse Practitioner. All supervised Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants must have their collaborating or supervising (respectively) physician sign off on the form as a co-signature.
• Returning athletes will be scheduled during the spring and summer semesters for a new assessment with the Nurse Practitioner. This must be done on an annual basis or you will not be allowed to attend practice or participate in your sport. Any updates or changes in your medical condition that may have occurred over the previous year will be added to your record during these visits. This appointment takes approximately 15-30 minutes.
• Schedule: March (Field Hockey, Cross Country, Tennis, Soccer and Volleyball); April (Women’s Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Swimming and Golf); May (Basketball, Men’s Lacrosse, Track, and bowling). . Exceptions to this schedule can be made, please contact 516.877.6000 if you are unable to complete your clearance during your assigned time frame.
• Banned Substances: For all Adelphi University Athletes, please review the NCAA Banned substances list for full disclosure of items that you are restricted from taking.

Forms

This policy does not have forms associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Related Information

• Sickle Cell Fact Sheet
• NCAA banned substances list
• NCAA video

Document History

• Last Reviewed Date: June 18, 2024
• Last Revised Date: June 18, 2024
• Last Approval Date: June 13, 2024
• Policy Origination Date: unknown

Who Approved This Policy

Policy Owner and Policy Expert.