Please read all the information below carefully. If there are any questions, please email Denise Yoder, Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer.
To participate in intercollegiate athletics, returning student-athletes MUST maintain an up-to-date Sports Medicine Profile. All requirements (with the exception of concussion testing) should be completed by August 1 each year.
Your Sports Medicine profile includes:
- SportsWareOnline (SWOL) profile
- Sports Medicine Health History & Physical Examination for Augustana College
- Medical Release from a Medical Provider (if applicable)
- NCAA Medical Exemption Documentation (if applicable)
- Concussion Testing (completed on campus after arrival)
1. SportsWareOnline (SWOL)
SportsWareOnline (SWOL) is a secure, cloud-based electric medical record (EMR) portal used by athletic trainers and student-athletes to manage injury tracking, medical clearance paperwork, insurance information, and treatment documentation.
Returning Student-Athletes:
Your SWOL account is accessible at any time. Use it to update information, upload documents, and review your medical records whenever needed.
The following documents can be uploaded or updated in SWOL:
- History and physical form
- Medical release forms
- NCAA exemption forms
- Injury or illness updates
To upload documents in SWOL, go to FORMS and click ADD. Important: HEIC photo files from iPhones are not accepted. Please convert files to JPEG, PNG, or PDF before uploading.
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2. Sports Medicine Health History & Physical Examination for Augustana College
Returning student-athletes must complete a health history and physical exam each year. Student-athletes are responsible for scheduling and covering any expenses associated with their physical exam. Yearly physical exams completed by the following medical professionals will be accepted:
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
- DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
- PA (Physician Assistant)
- NP (Nurse Practitioner)
Chiropractic physicals are not accepted.
The Augustana College Sports Medicine Health History can be completed by you, then initialed and dated by your medical provider.
Please provide the editable PDF or a printed copy of the Physical Examination for Augustana College to your medical provider at your physical exam.
3. Medical Release from a Medical Provider (if applicable)
If you saw a medical provider (MD, DO, NP, or PA) within the past year for injury, illness, surgery, or physical therapy, you must obtain a medical release form that clears you for participation. Upload the release to SWOL or fax it to 309-794-8709.
4. NCAA Medical Exemption Documentation (if applicable)
This NCAA Medical Exemption Documentation for Augustana College is for those taking medications for ADHD and/or breathing issues possibly banned by the NCAA. More information on the NCAA Banned Substances can be found here.
The prescribing practitioner must fill out any forms with you. Please upload the completed form and justification documentation to SWOL. The form can also be accessed in SWOL under Notices And Handbooks.
If you are taking a banned medication for other issues, please contact Denise Yoder, Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer, for further information.
5. Concussion Testing
All returning student-athletes will complete concussion testing when they arrive on campus.
Please download the SWAY Medical app to your mobile device before arrival to campus, but do not do anything else with it. You will receive an access code during your concussion testing time. Tip:Â ensure your device is fully charged prior to your concussion testing time!
Fall sports concussion testing will take place during pre-season training.
Winter and spring sports testing will be TBD.
