Identification should include fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases that may be transmitted during physical activity or affect physical participation in physical activity, such as

• skin infections (e.g., ringworm, athlete’s foot, impetigo, staph)
• respiratory infections (e.g., pneumonia, bronchitis, COVID-19)
• bloodborne infections (e.g., septicemia, hepatitis)
• systemic infections (e.g., influenza, mononucleosis, Lyme disease).

Teacher Resources:

• NATA’s Position Statement: Skin Diseases (July 2010), NATA
• The Full Spectrum of Dermatology, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD)

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the appropriate care for skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, impetigo, and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
• When are athletes with contagious skin infections permitted to participate in their sport?
• How can athletes prevent the spread of skin infections and respiratory infections?
• What are the signs and symptoms of influenza, mononucleosis, and Lyme disease?