Description: Despite growing awareness of exertional heat illness (EHI) risks, state-level adoption and implementation of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) policies for high school athletics remain inconsistent. While organizations like CIF (California), GHSAA (Georgia), and VHSL (Virginia) have rolled out mandates, variations in climate, resource availability, and enforcement have led to differing outcomes. This review explores the clinical and operational impact of WBGT policy adoption, highlights disparities in execution—especially in geographies with significant microclimate variability—and identifies best practices to guide future state-level implementations.

Objectives: Evaluate policies and procedures to determine the effectiveness of heat safety interventions., Apply evidence-based guidelines to develop or modify environmental monitoring protocols for secondary school settings., Analyze the practicality and feasibility of implementing heat safety protocols in diverse environmental and institutional settings.

Presenter(s): Andrew Grundstein, PhD; Robert Huggins, PhD, LAT, ATC

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Essential

Domains:

• Critical Incident Management
• Risk Reduction
• Wellness and Health Literacy

Format: Virtual Asynchronous - On Demand

Dual Credentials and JA: Athletic Trainers Only

Start Date & Time: 07/30/2026 07:00 PM

End Date & Time: 12/31/2026 06:00 PM

Cost: $499.00