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Background
Background
Approximately 3 million athletes participate in youth football each year, during the 2012-13 season roughly 141 youth participants suffered head injuries (Dompler, Kerr and Marshall, 2015). Considerable time, money and effort is invested in improving coaching education, developing more accurate post injury assessments, and improving helmet technology, yet very few studies beyond helmetless tackling research have set out to measure and improve, actual tackling behaviors of youth football participants. The goal of this study is to use the Standard Assessment of Tackling Technique (SATT) to evaluate video recordings of youth football players performing a Tackling Proficiency Drill as part of a preseason tryout, mid-season practice and a final season pre-game.
Approximately 3 million athletes participate in youth football each year, during the 2012-13 season roughly 141 youth participants suffered head injuries (Dompler, Kerr and Marshall, 2015). Considerable time, money and effort is invested in improving coaching education, developing more accurate post injury assessments, and improving helmet technology, yet very few studies beyond helmetless tackling research have set out to measure and improve, actual tackling behaviors of youth football participants. The goal of this study is to use the Standard Assessment of Tackling Technique (SATT) to evaluate video recordings of youth football players performing a Tackling Proficiency Drill as part of a preseason tryout, mid-season practice and a final season pre-game.
Informed Consent
Informed Consent
This study qualifies for a WAIVER OF INFORMED CONSENT:
The requirement for a formal informed consent document may be waived or altered by the IRB. 45 CFR 46 states that “An IRB may waive the requirement for the investigator to obtain a signed consent form for some or all subjects if it finds: 2) That "the research presents no more than minimal risk of harm to subjects and involves no procedures for which written consent is normally required outside of the research context.”
PROJECT TITLE: "Tackling Proficiency Assessment using the Standardized Assessment of Tackling Technique (SATT) for youth and secondary school age
populations."
PROJECT APPROVAL: Application; Approval #9207.2
EXPIRATION DATE: Mar 22 2020
LENGTH OF STUDY: OCT 2018 - DEC 2019
INVESTIGATOR(S): Scott Dietrich, EdD, LAT, ATC
Sawyer Hunt, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Maura Kennedy, Undergraduate Research Assistant
CONTACT FOR PROBLEMS/QUESTIONS: sdietrich@ksu.edu
1. IRB CHAIR CONTACT INFO: For questions or if you wish to discuss any aspect of the research with a official of the university They can be reached at:
Rick Scheidt, Chair, Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects,
203 Fairchild Hall, Kansas State University,
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-3224;
2. Cheryl Doerr, Associate Vice President for Research Compliance, 203 Fairchild Hall,
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, (785) 532-3224.
PROJECT SPONSOR: Funding/contract entity - NONE.
PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH: Purpose of this study is to create a nationwide tackling proficiency database by evaluating video samples using the Standardized Assessment of Tackling Technique (SATT) which scores five critical elements of a safe tackle and was adapted from techniques in USA football coaching education. Screening actual tackling behavior prior to participation in full contact tackle football is a necessary step for reducing the risk of injury in the sport of football.
PROCEDURES: Study participants will be asked to complete a Tackling Proficiency Assessment drill while being video-recorded during three different practices during the season. Researchers will score each video on a 0-15 point scale using the Standardized Assessment of Tackling Technique (SATT) rubric. The SATT assesses five different components of a safe tackle on a 0 to 3 point scale. Composite scores of 7 or below will be shared with coaches so additional instruction can be provided .
RISKS OR DISCOMFORTS ANTICIPATED: There are no known risks to participating in this study beyond the traditional risk you assume by participating in your sport.
BENEFITS ANTICIPATED: Benefits of the study are more accurate assessment of tackling behaviors, quantifiable measures of skill development and better consistency in terminology, cues and developmental training interventions for players.
EXTENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: All information will be de-identified and no names will be associated with submitted responses. A key with names and unique IDs will be stored in a separate encrypted (password protected) excel file.
COMPENSATION OR MEDICAL TREATMENT: There is no compensation or medical treatment associated with participation in this study.
*** Recognition of the voluntary status of participation is given upon completing contact info survey!!
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