NCCP Making Head Way is the National Coaching Certification Program’s (NCCP) free, online answer to the prevalence and ambiguity of concussion in sport. Parents, coaches, and athletes all benefit from knowing as much as possible about concussion and this online learning tool is designed to help coaches gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of their athletes. The NCCP Making Head Way eLearning module covers: what to do to prevent concussions, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, what to do when you suspect an athlete has a concussion, and return to play and return to learn protocols.
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and the NCCP strive to ensure that the making head way resource is an industry-leader in providing Canadians with the latest information from the international community on concussion in sport. The latest version of NCCP Making Head Way has been updated to reflect the international consensus on concussion in sport at the 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Berlin, October 2016. For more information, visit coach.ca/concussion.
NCCP Making Head Way in Soccer is the NCCP’s free, online answer to the prevalence and ambiguity of concussions in soccer. Parents, coaches, and athletes all benefit from knowing as much as possible about concussions; this online learning tool is designed to help coaches gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of their athletes.
After completing the NCCP Making Head Way in Soccer module, you will understand:
- how to prevent concussions;
- how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion;
- what to do when you suspect an athlete has a concussion; and
- how to ensure athletes return to play safely.