The City College of Ney York Athletics

Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize patient and client activity and participation in athletics, work, and life. The practice of athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, sub-acute, and chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions and certain medical conditions in order to minimize subsequent impairments, functional limitations, and disability.
 
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Athletic Training program is as follows:

1. Provide Quality Athletic Training services, which include, but are not limited to, prevention, evaluation, and treatment of injuries and illnesses, rehabilitation services, pre-participation exams, year-round Strength and Condition programs, nutritional counseling, psychological counseling, and drug education and counseling to student-athletes.
2. Provide a sound learning and bias-free environment for student-athletes.
3. Support the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) efforts to promote the athletic training profession.
4. Provide continual communication between the student-athletes, coach, and athletic administration regarding any and all athletic training-related matters.

Medical Clearance Guidelines:
BEFORE you can participate in any intercollegiate athletic tryouts, practice, or competitions, all student-athletes and prospects must be issued a medical clearance by the Head Athletic Trainer and Academic Clearance from the compliance officer. Please click here for the Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Policies, Procedures, and Check List

1) MEDICAL PHYSICAL: The medical form must be completed EVERY YEAR prior to competition:

• Medical Form for ALL Student-Athletes (PDF) - (Student-athletes who enrolled in 2026-27 should also use this form)
• All new and incoming transfers must be tested for sickle cell trait as part of their medical examination (This is required by the NCAA)

2)  Uploading Medical Forms - Below are the steps for uploading medical forms to the secure portal

1. Click on this link: https://central.ccny.cuny.edu/AthleticsMedicalForm/gui/index.php
2. Sign in with your CUNYFirst login credentials
3. Once on the application, complete all required tabs and fields (highlighted in yellow).
4. You also need to upload your insurance card and medical.                     

3) Sway Concussion Screening (Only Done Once Unless Instructed Otherwise)

1. Download Sway medical app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Use code provided by coaches to create sports specific account
3. Follow prompts to complete the baseline test.  

 

Important Links

NCAA Information

• NCAA Banned Substances
• NCAA Drug Testing Program
• NCAA Drug Testing Policy
• NCAA Health and Safety Home Page
• NCAA Drug Testing Video

Concussion Information

• Concussion Video
• Concussion Fact Sheet For Coaches 
• Concussion Fact Sheet For Student-Athletes

Sickle Cell Information

• Sickle Cell Fact Sheet For Coaches 
• Sickle Cell Fact Sheet For Student-Athletes