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Elementary Curricular ....................................................................................... 12
Generic Section ............................................................................................ 12
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management
Procedures .................................................................................................. 12
Appendix C-2 Sample Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion ................................. 12
Appendix C-3 Documentation of Medical Examination ............................................ 12
Appendix C-4 Sample Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion
Return to Learn/Return to Physical Activity Plan ................................................... 12
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies ......................................... 12
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits ..................................................................... 12
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol ............................................. 12
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding/Snowblading ............................................................ 12
Archery ...................................................................................................... 13
Badminton ................................................................................................. 13
Ball Hockey/Cosom Hockey .............................................................................. 13
Basketball/Bordenball/Endball/Benchball ............................................................ 13
Bowling/Lawn Bowling/Bocce Ball ..................................................................... 13
Broomball ................................................................................................... 13
Climbing Ascending Lines .............................................................................. 13
Climbing - Bouldering ..................................................................................... 13
Climbing Challenge Courses Low Elements........................................................ 13
Climbing Challenge Courses Towers/High Elements ............................................. 13
Climbing Climbing Wall and Related Activities ..................................................... 13
Climbing Outdoor Rock Climbing ..................................................................... 13
Climbing Zipline/Tyrolean Traverse .................................................................. 14
Cooperative Games ....................................................................................... 14
Cricket/Cricket Variations ............................................................................... 14
Cross Country Running/Orienteering ................................................................... 14
Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing ..................................................................... 14
Curling ....................................................................................................... 14
Cycling ....................................................................................................... 14
Dancing/Rhythmic Activities ............................................................................ 14
Dodgeball ................................................................................................... 14
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Field Hockey ................................................................................................ 14

Fitness Activities .......................................................................................... 15
Floor Hockey/Gym Ringette ............................................................................. 15
Floorball..................................................................................................... 15
Football Flag/Touch..................................................................................... 15
Goalball ..................................................................................................... 15
Golf .......................................................................................................... 15
Gymnastics Bench and Chair Activities .............................................................. 15
Gymnastics Box Horse/Utility Box .................................................................... 15
Gymnastics - Climber ..................................................................................... 15
Gymnastics Climbing Ropes ............................................................................ 15
Gymnastics General Procedures ...................................................................... 16
Gymnastics In-ground Trampoline .................................................................... 16
Gymnastics Mat Work ................................................................................... 16
Gymnastics Mini-Trampoline........................................................................... 16
Gymnastics Parallel Bars, etc ......................................................................... 16
Gymnastics Pyramid Building .......................................................................... 16
Gymnastics Vaulting Boards ........................................................................... 16
Handball - Wall ............................................................................................ 16
Horseback Riding English/Western/Therapeutic ................................................... 16
In-line Skating/Quad Roller Skating .................................................................... 17
Jai Alai Lead-Up Games .................................................................................. 17
Kinball ....................................................................................................... 17
Kindergarten/Primary Movement Activities ........................................................ 17
Kindergarten/Primary Wheel Activities ............................................................. 17
Lacrosse - Field ............................................................................................ 17
Lacrosse Inter (Soft) .................................................................................... 17
Mixed Martial Arts ......................................................................................... 17
Movement Activities for Primary Grades .............................................................. 17
Mountain Biking ............................................................................................ 17
Outdoor Education Backpacking/Hiking ............................................................. 17
Outdoor Education Camping (No Canoeing) ........................................................ 17
Outdoor Education Canoeing .......................................................................... 18
Outdoor Education Flatwater Kayaking .............................................................. 18
Outdoor Education General Procedures ............................................................. 18
Outdoor Education Paddle Rafting ................................................................... 18
Outdoor Education - Swimming ......................................................................... 18
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Paddleball .................................................................................................. 18
Paddle Tennis .............................................................................................. 18
Parachute ................................................................................................... 18
Pickleball ................................................................................................... 18
Raquetball .................................................................................................. 18
Relay and Tag Games ..................................................................................... 19
Rowing (including Viking Boats)......................................................................... 19
Rugby Flag/Touch ....................................................................................... 19
Scoop Ball ................................................................................................... 19
Scooter Boards ............................................................................................. 19
Self Defense ................................................................................................ 19
Sepak Takraw .............................................................................................. 19
Skateboarding .............................................................................................. 19
Skating - Ice ................................................................................................ 19
Skipping ..................................................................................................... 19
Snow Tubing ................................................................................................ 20
Soccer/Crab Soccer/Soccer Baseball .................................................................. 20
Softball Lead-Up Games ................................................................................ 20
Softball Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch ............................................................. 20
Speed Skating .............................................................................................. 20
Squash ....................................................................................................... 20
Swimming/Synchronized Swimming .................................................................... 20
Table Tennis ................................................................................................ 20
Tchoukball .................................................................................................. 20
Team Handball ............................................................................................. 20
Tennis ....................................................................................................... 21
Tetherball................................................................................................... 21
Tobogganing/Sledding .................................................................................... 21
Track and Field High Jump............................................................................. 21
Track and Field Hurdles ................................................................................ 21
Track and Field Modified Javelin Activities (Foam/Plastic)...................................... 21
Track and Field Shot Put ............................................................................... 21
Track and Field Track Events .......................................................................... 21
Track and Field Triple Jump/Long Jump ............................................................ 21
Tricycles .................................................................................................... 21
Tug of War .................................................................................................. 21
Ultimate Disc ............................................................................................... 22
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Volleyball - Beach ......................................................................................... 22

Volleyball Newcombe Ball
Water Polo .................................................................................................. 22
Wrestling .................................................................................................... 22
Yoga/Pilates ................................................................................................ 22
Elementary Interschool ...................................................................................... 22
Generic Section ............................................................................................ 22
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management
Procedures .................................................................................................. 22
Appendix C-2 Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion ........................................... 23
Appendix C-3 Documentation of Medical Examination ............................................ 23
Appendix C-4 Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn/Return to20
Physical Activity Plan ..................................................................................... 23
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies ......................................... 23
Appendix D- Sample First Aid Kits ...................................................................... 23
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol ............................................. 23
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding ............................................................................. 23
Badminton .................................................................................................. 23
Ball Hockey/Cosom Hockey .............................................................................. 23
Baseball - Fastball ......................................................................................... 23
Basketball ................................................................................................... 24
Bowling/Lawn Bowling/Bocce Ball ..................................................................... 24
Broomball - Ice ............................................................................................. 24
Cheerleading - Acrobatic ................................................................................. 24
Cheerleading Spirit Dance ............................................................................. 24
Cricket ....................................................................................................... 24
Cross Country Running/Orienteering ................................................................... 24
Cross Country Skiing ...................................................................................... 24
Curling ....................................................................................................... 24
Field Hockey ................................................................................................ 25
Floorball..................................................................................................... 25
Football Flag/Touch..................................................................................... 25
Golf .......................................................................................................... 25
Gymnastics ................................................................................................. 25
Handball - Wall ............................................................................................ 25
Hockey - Ice ................................................................................................ 25
Lacrosse - Field ............................................................................................ 25
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Lacrosse Inter (Soft) .................................................................................... 25

Ringette - Ice ............................................................................................... 25
Rugby Flag/Touch ....................................................................................... 26
Skipping ..................................................................................................... 26
Soccer Indoor/Outdoor ................................................................................. 26
Softball Fast Pitch ....................................................................................... 26
Softball Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch ............................................................. 26
Swimming/Synchronized Swimming .................................................................... 26
Team Handball ............................................................................................. 26
Tennis ....................................................................................................... 26
Track and Field High Jump............................................................................. 27
Track and Field - Hurdles ................................................................................ 27
Track and Field Shot Put ............................................................................... 27
Track and Field Track Events .......................................................................... 27
Track and Field Triple Jump/Long Jump ............................................................ 27
Track and Field Turbo Javelin/Turbojav ............................................................ 27
Tug of War .................................................................................................. 27
Ultimate Disc ............................................................................................... 27
Volleyball ................................................................................................... 27
Volleyball - Beach ......................................................................................... 28
Water Polo .................................................................................................. 28
Wrestling ................................................................................................... 28
Elementary Intramural ....................................................................................... 28
Generic Section ............................................................................................ 28
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management
Procedures .................................................................................................. 28
Appendix C-2 Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion ........................................... 28
Appendix C-3 Documentation of Medical Examination ............................................ 28
Appendix C-4 Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn/Return to
Physical Activity Plan ..................................................................................... 29
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies ......................................... 29
Appendix D-Sample First Aid Kits ....................................................................... 29
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol ............................................. 29
Appendix N Safety in Fitness Room................................................................... 29
Building Bodies ............................................................................................. 29
Cheerleading Spirit Dance ............................................................................. 29
Food and Water Activities ............................................................................... 29
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Martial Arts ................................................................................................. 29

Relay/Tag Games .......................................................................................... 29
Supervision of Intramurals Clubs ...................................................................... 29
Supervision of Intramurals - Low Organizational Activities/Special Events ..................... 29
Supervision of Intramurals Sport Imitation .......................................................... 29
Targets ...................................................................................................... 30
Targets Other Target Games/Activities ............................................................. 30
Transporting People/Things ............................................................................. 30
Secondary Curricular ......................................................................................... 30
Generic Section ............................................................................................ 30
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management
Procedures .................................................................................................. 30
Appendix C-2 Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion ........................................... 30
Appendix C-3 Documentation of Medical Examination ............................................ 30
Appendix C-4 Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn/Return to
Physical Activity Plan ..................................................................................... 30
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies ......................................... 30
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits ..................................................................... 30
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol ............................................. 31
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding/Snowblading ............................................................ 31
Archery ...................................................................................................... 31
Badminton .................................................................................................. 31
Ball Hockey/Cosom Hockey .............................................................................. 31
Basketball ................................................................................................... 31
Bowling/Lawn Bowling/Bocce Ball ..................................................................... 31
Broomball ................................................................................................... 31
Climbing Ascending Lines .............................................................................. 31
Climbing - Bouldering ..................................................................................... 31
Climbing Challenge Courses Low Elements........................................................ 31
Climbing Challenge Courses Towers/High Elements ............................................. 32
Climbing Climbing Wall and Related Activities ..................................................... 32
Climbing General Procedures .......................................................................... 32
Climbing Outdoor Rock Climbing ..................................................................... 32
Climbing Zipline/Tyrolean Traverse .................................................................. 32
Cooperative Games ....................................................................................... 32
Cricket ....................................................................................................... 32
Cross Country Running/Orienteering ................................................................... 32
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Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing ..................................................................... 32

Curling ....................................................................................................... 32
Cycling ....................................................................................................... 32
Dancing/Rhythmic Activities ............................................................................ 32
Diving - Springboard/Tower ............................................................................. 33
Dodgeball ................................................................................................... 33
Dragon Boating ............................................................................................. 33
Fencing ...................................................................................................... 33
Field Hockey ................................................................................................ 33
Fitness Activities .......................................................................................... 33
Floor Hockey/Gym Ringette ............................................................................. 33
Floorball..................................................................................................... 33
Football Flag/Touch..................................................................................... 33
Goalball ..................................................................................................... 33
Golf .......................................................................................................... 34
Gymnastics General Procedures ...................................................................... 34
Gymnastics In-Ground Trampoline ................................................................... 34
Gymnastics Mini-Trampoline........................................................................... 34
Gymnastics Parallel Bars, etc ......................................................................... 34
Gymnastics Pyramid Building .......................................................................... 34
Gymnastics - Trampoline ................................................................................. 34
Handball - Wall
Hockey Ice/Lead-Up Games ........................................................................... 34
Horseback Riding English/Western/Therapeutic ................................................... 34
In-line Skating/Quad Roller Skating .................................................................... 35
Jai Alai Lead-Up Games .................................................................................. 35
Kinball ....................................................................................................... 35
Lacrosse Box/Field ...................................................................................... 35
Lacrosse Inter (Soft) .................................................................................... 35
Martial Arts Judo/Aikido/Karate/Taekwondo ...................................................... 35
Mountain Biking ............................................................................................ 35
Outdoor Education Backpacking/Hiking ............................................................. 35
Outdoor Education Camping ........................................................................... 35
Outdoor Education Canoeing .......................................................................... 35
Outdoor Education Canoeing Moving Water ....................................................... 35
Outdoor Education Canoe Tripping ................................................................... 36
Outdoor Education Flatwater Kayaking .............................................................. 36
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Outdoor Education General Procedures ............................................................. 36

Outdoor Education Outdoor Rock Climbing ......................................................... 36
Outdoor Education Paddle Rafting ................................................................... 36
Outdoor Education Ropes Courses/Rappel Towers ................................................ 36
Outdoor Education - Sailing ............................................................................. 36
Outdoor Education - Swimming ......................................................................... 36
Outdoor Education Winter Camping .................................................................. 36
Paddleball .................................................................................................. 36
Paddle Tennis .............................................................................................. 37
Parachute ................................................................................................... 37
Pickleball ................................................................................................... 37
Raquetball .................................................................................................. 37
Relay and Tag Games ..................................................................................... 37
Ringette - Ice ............................................................................................... 37
Rowing (including Viking Boats)......................................................................... 37
Rugby Contact/Non-Contact ........................................................................... 37
Scoop Ball ................................................................................................... 37
Scooter Boards ............................................................................................. 37
Scuba Diving ................................................................................................ 38
Sepak Takraw .............................................................................................. 38
Skateboarding .............................................................................................. 38
Skating - Ice ................................................................................................ 38
Skipping ..................................................................................................... 38
Snorkeling ................................................................................................... 38
Snow Tubing ................................................................................................ 38
Soccer Indoor/Outdoor ................................................................................. 38
Softball Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch ............................................................. 38
Speed Skating .............................................................................................. 38
Squash ....................................................................................................... 39
Swimming/Synchronized Swimming .................................................................... 39
Table Tennis ................................................................................................ 39
Tchoukball .................................................................................................. 39
Team Handball ............................................................................................. 39
Tennis ....................................................................................................... 39
Tobogganing/Sledding .................................................................................... 39
Track and Field - Discus .................................................................................. 39
Track and Field High Jump............................................................................. 39
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Track and Field - Hurdles ................................................................................ 39

Track and Field - Javelin ................................................................................. 39
Track and Field Shot Put ............................................................................... 40
Track and Field Track Events .......................................................................... 40
Track and Field Triple Jump/Long Jump ............................................................ 40
Track and Field Turbo Javelin ......................................................................... 40
Triathlon Swimming, Running, Cycling .............................................................. 40
Tug of War .................................................................................................. 40
Ultimate Disc ............................................................................................... 40
Volleyball ................................................................................................... 40
Volleyball - Beach ......................................................................................... 40
Water Polo .................................................................................................. 40
Weight Training ............................................................................................ 40
Wind Surfing ................................................................................................ 41
Wrestling .................................................................................................... 41
Yoga/Pilates ................................................................................................ 41
Secondary Interschool ........................................................................................ 41
Generic Section ............................................................................................ 41
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management
Procedures .................................................................................................. 41
Appendix C-2 Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion ........................................... 41
Appendix C-3 Documentation of Medical Examination ............................................ 41
Appendix C-4 Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn/Return to 38
Physical Activity Plan ..................................................................................... 42
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies ......................................... 42
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits ..................................................................... 42
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol ............................................. 42
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding ............................................................................. 42
Archery ...................................................................................................... 42
Badminton .................................................................................................. 42
Baseball - Hardball ........................................................................................ 42
Basketball ................................................................................................... 42
Bowling/Lawn Bowling/Bocce Ball ..................................................................... 42
Broomball - Ice ............................................................................................. 43
Cheerleading - Acrobatic ................................................................................. 43
Cheerleading Spirit/Dance ............................................................................. 43
Cricket ....................................................................................................... 43
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Cross Country Running/Orienteering ................................................................... 43

Cross Country Skiing ...................................................................................... 43
Curling ....................................................................................................... 43
Cycling/Mountain Biking ................................................................................. 43
Diving - Springboard/Tower ............................................................................. 43
Dragon Boat Racing ....................................................................................... 44
Fencing ...................................................................................................... 44
Field Hockey ................................................................................................ 44
Floorball..................................................................................................... 44
Football Flag/Touch..................................................................................... 44
Football - Tackle .......................................................................................... 44
Golf .......................................................................................................... 44
Gymnastics ................................................................................................. 44
Handball - Wall ............................................................................................ 45
Hockey - Ice ................................................................................................ 45
Lacrosse Box/Field ...................................................................................... 45
Ringette - Ice ............................................................................................... 45
Roller (Inline) Hockey..................................................................................... 45
Rowing ....................................................................................................... 45
Rugby ........................................................................................................ 45
Soccer Indoor/Outdoor ................................................................................. 45
Softball Fast Pitch ....................................................................................... 46
Softball Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch ............................................................. 46
Squash ....................................................................................................... 46
Swimming/Synchronized Swimming .................................................................... 46
Table Tennis ................................................................................................ 46
Team Handball ............................................................................................. 46
Tennis ....................................................................................................... 46
Tobogganing/Sledding .................................................................................... 46
Track and Field - Discus .................................................................................. 46
Track and Field High Jump............................................................................. 47
Track and Field - Hurdles ................................................................................ 47
Track and Field - Javelin ................................................................................. 47
Track and Field Pole Vault ............................................................................. 47
Track and Field Shot Put ............................................................................... 47
Track and Field - Steeplechase ......................................................................... 47
Track and Field Track Events .......................................................................... 47
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Track and Field Triple Jump/Long Jump ............................................................ 47

Triathlon Swimming, Running, Cycling .............................................................. 48
Tug of War .................................................................................................. 48
Ultimate Disc ............................................................................................... 48
Volleyball ................................................................................................... 48
Volleyball - Beach ......................................................................................... 48
Water Polo .................................................................................................. 48
Olympic Weight Lifting (Weight Training) ............................................................ 48
Wrestling .................................................................................................... 48
Secondary Intramural ......................................................................................... 49
Generic Section ............................................................................................ 49
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management
Procedures .................................................................................................. 49
Appendix C-2 Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion ........................................... 49
Appendix C-3 Documentation of Medical Examination ............................................ 49
Appendix C-4 Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn/Return to
Physical Activity Plan ..................................................................................... 49
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies ......................................... 49
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits ..................................................................... 49
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol ............................................. 49
Appendix N Safety in Fitness Room................................................................... 49
Building with Bodies ...................................................................................... 50
Cheerleading Sprit Dance .............................................................................. 50
Food and Water Activities ............................................................................... 50
Martial Arts ................................................................................................. 50
Relay/Tag Games .......................................................................................... 50
Supervision of Intramurals - Clubs ...................................................................... 50
Supervision of Intramurals Low Organizational Activities/Special Events ..................... 50
Supervision of Intramurals Sport Imitation .......................................................... 50
Targets Human ........................................................................................... 50
Targets Other ............................................................................................ 50
Transporting People/Things ............................................................................. 50

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Elementary Curricular

Generic Section
Removed concussion definition information
Added content relating to PPM 158
Updated content relating to the concussion appendices
Removed concussion prevention information; this refreshed and enhanced content now located
in the new Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
Content relating to helmets; casts/orthopaedic apparatus; adequate liquid replacement; safe
footing and traction; blindfolds was revised
Content relating to natural ice locations added
Content relating to inclusion resources enhanced
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management Procedures
Revised name, organization and function Appendix C-1 is now the appendix outlining the
concussion protocol
Content added to include an introduction aligning with PPM 158; identification of development
partners; review process; localization of concussion policy ; introduction to the prevention
component and direction to sample prevention strategies located in the new Appendix C-5 and
identification of the other concussion appendices as sample implementation tools
Content of Chart1 Steps and Responsibilities in Suspected and Diagnosed Concussions revised
to include Sample in any reference to Appendix C2 C5; when concussion diagnosed added
responsibility of Principal to provide parent/guardian with form to document a diagnosed
concussion
Appendix C-2 - Sample Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-3 - Sample Documentation of a Medical Examination
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-4 Sample Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn, Return to Physical
Activity
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
New appendix
This replaces and enhances concussion prevention information previously located in the
Generic sections
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits
Content updated; medications removed
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol
Asthma medication at school content added
Updated content relating to exercise induced asthma
New version of Ontario Lung Associations Managing Asthma Attacks poster inserted
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding/Snowblading
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Removed special rule relating to hot-dogging
Clarified supervision ratios

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Archery
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Badminton
Added Speed Badminton to name of activity
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Ball Hockey/Cosom Hockey
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Basketball/Bordenball/Endball/Benchball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content related to protective gym mats or padding specifications in key area added
Bowling/Lawn Bowling/Bocce Ball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Broomball
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Ascending Lines
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Bouldering
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Challenge Course Low Elements
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Challenge Course/Towers High Elements
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Climbing Wall and Related Activities
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Outdoor Rock Climbing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
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Climbing- Zipline/Tyrolean Traverse/Equivalent

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cooperative Games
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cricket/Cricket Variations
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cross Country Running/Orienteering
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing
Content relating to equipment; facilities; and day trip supervision updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Curling
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cycling
Reference to review of local bylaws added to special rules/instructions
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Dancing/Rhythmic Activities
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added reference to cheerleading - spirit dance activity page located in the intramural module
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Dodgeball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Dragon Boating
Instructor qualifications updated
Supervisor first aid certification updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Field Hockey
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to securing portable goals updated
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Fitness

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Activities
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to use of personal audio devices added
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Floor Hockey/Gym Ringette

Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Floorball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Football Flag/Touch
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to body contact; and flags updated
Goalball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Golf

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Gymnastics Bench and Chair Activities

Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to general utility mats; and landing area updated
Gymnastics Box Horse/Utility Box
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to utility mats; landing area updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics - Climber
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to landing area updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
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Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction

Content relating to utility mats; and landing area updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Gymnastics General Procedures

Content relating to landing surfaces for elevated inverted skills; landing surface for feet first
landing updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics - In-ground Trampoline
Instructor qualifications updated
Content relating to landing area updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics - Mat Work
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics - Mini-Trampoline
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to use of utility mats updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics - Parallel Bars/Still Rings/Balance Beam/Uneven Parallel Bars/Vault Table/Flatback
Vaulting
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to use of general utility mats; vaulting boards; landing area updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics - Pyramid Building
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics - Vaulting Boards
Content relating to use of general utility mats; and landing area updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Handball - Wall
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Horseback Riding - English/Western/Therapeutic
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

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Inline Skating/Quad Roller Skating

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Jai Alai Lead-Up Games
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Kinball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Kindergarten/Primary - Movement Activities
New name, was previously Movement Activities for Primary Grades
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Kindergarten/Primary - Wheel Activities (e.g., Tricycles, Scooters, Wagons)
New page added
Lacrosse - Field
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Lacrosse - Inter (Soft)
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Mixed Martial Arts
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Movement Activities for Primary Grades
Page renamed " Kindergarten/Primary - Movement Activities"
Mountain Biking
Updated commercial site instructor qualifications
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Backpacking/Hiking
Updated supervisor first aid certification requirement
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Camping (No Canoeing)
Updated supervisor first aid certification requirement
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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Canoeing
Updated supervisor first aid certification requirement
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education Flatwater Kayaking
Updated supervisor first aid certification requirement
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education - General Procedures
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Paddle Rafting
Updated supervisor first aid certification requirement
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education - Swimming
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Paddleball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Paddle Tennis
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Parachute
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Pickleball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Raquetball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

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Relay and Tag Games

Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Rowing (including Viking boats)
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Rugby

- Flag/Touch
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to flags updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Scoop Ball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Scooter Boards
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Self Defense
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Instructor qualification updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Sepak Takraw
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Skateboarding
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to helmets updated
Skating
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to required clothing updated
Skipping
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
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Snow Tubing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to run-off at the bottom updated
Soccer/Crab Soccer/Soccer Baseball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to securing portable goals updated
Content related to portable goals moved from Special Rules to Facilities
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Softball - Lead-Up Games
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Softball Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Speed Skating
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Squash
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Swimming Synchronized Swimming
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Table Tennis
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Tchoukball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Team Handball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

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Tennis
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Tetherball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Tobogganing/Sledding
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to helmet updated
Track and Field High Jump
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Track and Field Hurdles
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Track and Field Modified Javelin Activities (Foam/Plastic)
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Track and Field Shot Put
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Track and Field Track Events
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Track and Field Triple Jump/Long Jump
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Tricycles
Removed this page
Tug of War
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

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Ultimate Disc
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Volleyball Beach
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Volleyball - Newcombe Ball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Water Polo
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Wrestling
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Yoga/Pilates
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Removed reference to see gymnastics - general procedures
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Elementary Interschool

Generic Section
Removed concussion definition information
Added content relating to PPM 158
Updated content relating to the concussion appendices
Removed concussion prevention information; this refreshed and enhanced content now located
in the new Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
Content relating to helmets; casts/orthopaedic apparatus; adequate liquid replacement; safe
footing and traction was revised
Content relating to natural ice locations added
Content relating to coaching qualification for higher risk sports updated
Minimum requirement for First Aid certifications for interschool activities/sports updated
List of Higher Risk Sport/List of Lower Risk Sports updated
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management Procedures
Revised name, organization and function Appendix C-1 is now the appendix outlining the
concussion protocol
Content added to include an introduction aligning with PPM 158; identification of development
partners; review process; localization of concussion policy ; introduction to the prevention

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component and direction to sample prevention strategies located in the new Appendix C-5 and
identification of the other concussion appendices as sample implementation tools
Content of Chart1 Steps and Responsibilities in Suspected and Diagnosed Concussions revised
to include Sample in any reference to Appendix C2 C5; when concussion diagnosed added
responsibility of Principal to provide parent/guardian with form to document a diagnosed
concussion

Appendix C-2 - Sample Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion

Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-3 - Sample Documentation of a Medical Examination
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-4 Sample Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn, Return to Physical
Activity
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
New appendix
This replaces and enhances concussion prevention information previously located in the
Generic sections
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits
Content updated; medications removed
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol
Asthma medication at school content added
Content relating to exercise induced asthma updated
New version of Ontario Lung Associations Managing Asthma Attacks poster inserted
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding
Content relating to helmet requirements updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Badminton
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Ball Hockey/Cosom Hockey
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Baseball - Fastball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

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Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Basketball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content related to protective gym mats or padding specifications in key area added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Bowling/Lawn Bowling/Bocce Ball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Broomball - Ice
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Cheerleading - Acrobatic
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to additional pages that should be referenced added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Cheerleading - Spirit Dance
Activity page has been moved to Intramural module
Cricket
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Cross Country Running/Orienteering
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Cross Country Skiing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Curling

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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Field Hockey
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications; safe footing and traction;
securing portable goals updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Floorball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Football - Flag/Touch
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to body contact; and flags updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Golf

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Gymnastics
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Handball - Wall
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Hockey - Ice
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Lacrosse - Field
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

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Lacrosse - Inter (soft)

Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Ringette - Ice
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Rugby

- Flag/Touch
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to flags updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Skipping
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Soccer

- Indoor/Outdoor
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to securing portable goals updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Softball - Fast Pitch

Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Softball - Lob Ball/Slo Ptch/Three Pitch
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Swimming/Synchronized Swimming
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Team Handball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction

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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Tennis
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field - High Jump
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to cross bars for competitions and practices; First Aid certifications; and
coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Hurdles
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Shot Put
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Track Events
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Triple Jump Long Jump
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Turbo Javelin/Turbo Jav
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Tug of War
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

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Ultimate Disc
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Volleyball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Volleyball Beach
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Water Polo
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Wrestling
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Elementary Intramural

Generic Section
Removed concussion definition information
Added content relating to PPM 158
Updated content relating to the concussion appendices
Removed concussion prevention information; this refreshed and enhanced content now located
in the new Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
Content relating to helmets; casts/orthopaedic apparatus; adequate liquid replacement; safe
footing and traction was revised
Content relating to natural ice locations added
Content relating to inclusion resources enhanced
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management Procedures
Revised name, organization and function Appendix C-1 is now the appendix outlining the
concussion protocol
Content added to include an introduction aligning with PPM 158; identification of development
partners; review process; localization of concussion policy ; introduction to the prevention
component and direction to sample prevention strategies located in the new Appendix C-5 and
identification of the other concussion appendices as sample implementation tools
Content of Chart1 Steps and Responsibilities in Suspected and Diagnosed Concussions revised
to include Sample in any reference to Appendix C2 C5; when concussion diagnosed added

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responsibility of Principal to provide parent/guardian with form to document a diagnosed

concussion
Appendix C-2 - Sample Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-3 Sample Documentation of a Medical Examination
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-4 Sample Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn, Return to Physical
Activity
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
New appendix
This replaces and enhances concussion prevention information previously located in the
Generic sections
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits
Content updated; medications removed
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol
Asthma medication at school content added
Content relating to exercise induced asthma updated
New version of Ontario Lung Associations Managing Asthma Attacks poster inserted
Appendix N Safety in Fitness Room
Content relating to use of personal audio devices added
Building Bodies
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cheerleading Spirit Dance
New activity page to this module (previously in Interschool module)
Direction to reference additional activity pages General Procedures, Dancing/Rhythmic
Activities added
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Food and Water Activities
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Martial Arts
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Relay/Tag Games
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Supervision of Intramurals Low Organizational Activities/Special Events
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Activity page removed

Supervision of Intramurals Clubs

Activity page removed
Supervision of Intramurals Sport Imitation
Activity page removed

Targets
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Targets Other Target Games/Activities
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Transporting People/Things
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction

Secondary Curricular

Generic Section
Removed concussion definition information
Added content relating to PPM 158
Updated content relating to the concussion appendices
Removed concussion prevention information; this refreshed and enhanced content now located
in the new Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
Content relating to helmets; casts/orthopaedic apparatus; adequate liquid replacement; safe
footing and traction; blindfolds was revised
Content relating to natural ice locations added
Content relating to inclusion resources enhanced
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management Procedures
Revised name, organization and function Appendix C-1 is now the appendix outlining the
concussion protocol
Content added to include an introduction aligning with PPM 158; identification of development
partners; review process; localization of concussion policy ; introduction to the prevention
component and direction to sample prevention strategies located in the new Appendix C-5 and
identification of the other concussion appendices as sample implementation tools
Content of Chart1 Steps and Responsibilities in Suspected and Diagnosed Concussions revised
to include Sample in any reference to Appendix C2 C5; when concussion diagnosed added
responsibility of Principal to provide parent/guardian with form to document a diagnosed
concussion
Appendix C-2 - Sample Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-3 Sample Documentation of a Medical Examination
Revised name to include Sample

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Appendix C-4 Sample Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn, Return to Physical
Activity
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
New appendix
This replaces and enhances concussion prevention information previously located in the
Generic sections
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits
Content updated; medications removed
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol
Asthma medication at school content added
Content relating to exercise induced asthma updated
New version of Ontario Lung Associations Managing Asthma Attacks poster inserted
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding/Snowblading
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Removed special rule relating to hot-dogging
Clarified supervision ratios
Archery
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Badminton
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added Speed Badminton to name of activity
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Ball Hockey/Cosom Hockey
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Basketball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content related to protective gym mats or padding specifications in key area added
Bowling/Lawn Bowling/Bocce Ball
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Broomball
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Climbing Bouldering
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Challenge Courses Low Elements
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Challenge Courses Towers/High Elements
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Climbing Wall and Related Activities
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing General Procedures
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Outdoor Rock Climbing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Climbing Zipline/Tyrolean Traverse
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cooperative Games
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Cricket
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Cross Country Running/Orienteering
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing
Content relating to equipment; facilities; and day trip supervision updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Curling
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
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Cycling
Reference to review of local bylaws added to special rules/instructions
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Dancing/Rhythmic Activities
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added reference to cheerleading - spirit dance activity page located in the intramural module
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Diving Springboard/Tower
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Dodgeball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Dragon Boating
Instructor qualifications updated
Supervisor first aid certification updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Fencing
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Field Hockey
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to securing portable goals updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Fitness

Activities
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to use of personal audio devices added
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Floor Hockey/Gym Ringette

Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Floorball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction

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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Football Flag/Touch
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to body contact; and flags updated
Goalball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Golf
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics General Procedures
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics In-Ground Trampoline
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics Mini-Trampoline
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to general utility mat size and use updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics Parallel Bars, etc
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to landing area(s) location updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics Pyramid Building
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Gymnastics Trampoline
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to landing area(s) location; instructor certification required for teaching
somersaults on trampoline updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Handball Wall
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

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Hockey Ice/Lead-Up Games

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Horseback Riding English/Western/Therapeutic
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

In-line Skating/Quad Roller Skating

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Jai Alai Lead-Up Games
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Kinball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Lacrosse Box/Field
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Lacrosse Inter (Soft)
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Martial Arts Judo/Aikido/Karate/Taekwondo
instructor qualifications updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Mountain Biking
Updated commercial site instructor qualifications
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Backpacking/Hiking
Updated supervisor first aid certifications
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Camping
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Updated supervisor first aid certifications

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Outdoor Education Canoeing

Updated supervisor first aid certifications
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education Canoeing Moving Water
Updated supervisor first aid certifications
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education Canoe Tripping
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education Flatwater Kayaking
Updated supervisor first aid certifications
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education General Procedures
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Outdoor Rock Climbing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Paddle Rafting
Content relating to lifts, carries and portaging and canoe over canoe rescue procedure removed
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Updated supervisor first aid certifications
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education Ropes Courses/Rappel Towers
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Outdoor Education Sailing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Outdoor Education Swimming

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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added

Outdoor Education Winter Camping

content relating to required equipment; clothing; facilities; tent heaters; travel after dark;
supervision ratios; and first aid certifications updated
References to tent replaced with shelter
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Paddleball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Paddle Tennis
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Parachute
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Pickleball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Raquetball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Relay and Tag Games
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Ringette Ice
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Rowing (including Viking Boats)
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Rugby Contact/Non-Contact
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to flags updated

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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Scoop Ball
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Scooter Boards
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Scuba Diving
Only an Introduction to Scuba Course can now be taught
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Sepak Takraw
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Skateboarding
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to helmets updated
Skating Ice
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to required clothing updated
Skipping
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Snorkeling
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Snow Tubing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to run-off at the bottom updated
Soccer Indoor/Outdoor
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to securing portable goals updated

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Content related to portable goals moved from Special Rules to Facilities

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Softball Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Speed Skating
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Squash
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Swimming/Synchronized Swimming
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Table Tennis
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Tchoukball
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Team Handball
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Tennis
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Tobogganing/Sledding
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to helmets added
Track and Field Discus
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
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Track and Field High Jump

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Track and Field Hurdles
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Track and Field Javelin
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Track and Field Shot Put
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Track and Field Track Events
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Track and Field Triple Jump/Long Jump
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Track and Field Turbo Javelin
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to approach area added
Triathlon Swimming, Running, Cycling
Chart summarizing distances added
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Tug of War
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Ultimate Disc
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Volleyball
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
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Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction

Volleyball Beach
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Water Polo
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Weight Training
Content relating to use of personal audio devices added
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Wind Surfing (Board Sailing)
Updated supervisor first aid certifications
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Wrestling
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Yoga Pilates
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Removed reference to see gymnastics - general procedures
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

Secondary Interschool

Generic Section
Removed concussion definition information
Added content relating to PPM 158
Updated content relating to the concussion appendices
Removed concussion prevention information; this refreshed and enhanced content now located
in the new Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
Content relating to helmets; casts/orthopaedic apparatus; adequate liquid replacement; safe
footing and traction revised
Content relating to natural ice locations added
Content relating to inclusion resources enhanced
Content relating to coaching qualification for higher risk sports updated
Minimum requirement for First Aid certifications for interschool activities/sports updated
List of Higher Risk Sport/List of Lower Risk Sports updated
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management Procedures
Revised name, organization and function Appendix C-1 is now the appendix outlining the
concussion protocol

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Content added to include an introduction aligning with PPM 158; identification of development
partners; review process; localization of concussion policy ; introduction to the prevention
component and direction to sample prevention strategies located in the new Appendix C-5 and
identification of the other concussion appendices as sample implementation tools
Content of Chart1 Steps and Responsibilities in Suspected and Diagnosed Concussions revised
to include Sample in any reference to Appendix C2 C5; when concussion diagnosed added
responsibility of Principal to provide parent/guardian with form to document a diagnosed
concussion

Appendix C-2 - Sample Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion

Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-3 Sample Documentation of a Medical Examination
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-4 Sample Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn, Return to Physical
Activity
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
New appendix
This replaces and enhances concussion prevention information previously located in the
Generic sections
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits
Content updated; medications removed
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol
Asthma medication at school content added
updated content relating to exercise induced asthma
New version of Ontario Lung Associations Managing Asthma Attacks poster inserted
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding
Content relating to helmet requirements updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Archery
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Badminton
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

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Baseball Hardball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Basketball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content related to protective gym mats or padding specifications in key area added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Bowling/Lawn Bowling/Bocce Ball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Broomball Ice
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Cheerleading Acrobatic
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to additional pages that should be referenced added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Cheerleading Spirit/Dance
Activity page has been moved to Intramural module
Cricket
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Cross Country Running/Orienteering
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Cross Country Skiing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

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Curling
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Cycling/Mountain Biking
Reference to review of local bylaws added to special rules/instructions
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Diving Springboard/Tower
Teaching certification for teaching any diving skills beyond a front dive updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Dragon Boat Racing
Coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Fencing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Field Hockey
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications; safe footing and traction;
securing portable goals updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Floorball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Football Flag/Touch
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to body contact; flags; exposed orthopaedic apparatus updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

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Football Tackle
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to equipment; governing bodies; First Aid certifications; coaching
qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Golf

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Gymnastics
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Handball Wall
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Hockey Ice
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Lacrosse Box/Field
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Ringette Ice
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Roller (Inline) Hockey
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

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Rowing
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Rugby
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Removed statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Soccer

Indoor/Outdoor
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to securing portable goals updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Softball Fast Pitch

Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Softball Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect Added
statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
participation
Squash
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Swimming Synchronized Swimming
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Table Tennis
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Team Handball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction

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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Tennis
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Tobogganing/Sledding
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to helmet updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Discus
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field High Jump
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Hurdles
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Javelin
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Pole Vault
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Shot Put
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation

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Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated

Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Track and Field Steeplechase

Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Track Events
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Track and Field Triple Jump/Long Jump
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to approach area updated
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Triathlon Swimming, Running, Cycling
Chart summarizing distances added
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Tug of War
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Ultimate Disc
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Volleyball
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Volleyball Beach
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction

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Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Water Polo
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Content relating to when swim test must be completed added
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Olympic Weight Lifting (Weight Training)
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Olympic added to title of activity page
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to use of personal audio devices added
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition
Wrestling
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Content relating to First Aid certifications; coaching qualifications updated
Added statement relating to fair play and rules of the sport/competition

Secondary Intramural

Generic Section
Removed concussion definition information
Added content relating to PPM 158
Updated content relating to the concussion appendices
Removed concussion prevention information; this refreshed and enhanced content now located
in the new Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
Content relating to helmets; casts/orthopaedic apparatus; adequate liquid replacement; safe
footing and traction was revised
Content relating to natural ice locations added
Content relating to inclusion resources enhanced
Appendix C-1 Concussion Protocol: Prevention, Identification and Management Procedures
Revised name, organization and function Appendix C-1 is now the appendix outlining the
concussion protocol
Content added to include an introduction aligning with PPM 158; identification of development
partners; review process; localization of concussion policy ; introduction to the prevention
component and direction to sample prevention strategies located in the new Appendix C-5 and
identification of the other concussion appendices as sample implementation tools
Content of Chart1 Steps and Responsibilities in Suspected and Diagnosed Concussions revised
to include Sample in any reference to Appendix C2 C5; when concussion diagnosed added
responsibility of Principal to provide parent/guardian with form to document a diagnosed
concussion
Appendix C-2 - Sample Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion
Revised name to include Sample

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Appendix C-3 - Sample Documentation of a Medical Examination

Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-4 Sample Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Learn, Return to Physical
Activity
Revised name to include Sample
Appendix C-5 Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
New appendix
This replaces and enhances concussion prevention information previously located in the
Generic sections
Appendix D Sample First Aid Kits
Content updated; medications removed
Appendix L Sample Management of Asthma Protocol
Asthma medication at school content added
updated content relating to exercise induced asthma
New version of Ontario Lung Associations Managing Asthma Attacks poster inserted
Appendix N Safety in Fitness Room
Content relating to use of personal audio devices added
Building with Bodies
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Cheerleading Spirit Dance
New activity page to this module (previously in Interschool module)
Direction to reference additional activity pages General Procedures, Dancing/Rhythmic
Activities added
Added awareness of previous concussion to list of medical conditions that may affect
participation
Food and Water Activities
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Martial Arts
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Relay/Tag Games
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Supervision of Intramurals Clubs
Activity page removed
Supervision of Intramurals Low Organizational Activities/Special Events
Activity page removed
Supervision of Intramurals Sport Imitation
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Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines

Safety Guidelines Revision for the 2014/2015 School Year

Activity page removed

Targets Human
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Targets Other
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Transporting People/Things
Added teacher/instructor awareness of student medical conditions that may affect
participation
Clarified statement relating to safe footing and traction

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