Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
Journal of Athletic Training
First Page
356
Last Page
357
Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected athletes exist at the collegiate level and are engaging in competitive sports, as was revealed by a 1993 NCAA survey. Unfortunately, there is a void when the issue of policy for the HIVpositive athlete and his or her participation rights at the collegiate level is addressed. Given the controversial nature of opinion on HIV and the resultant acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it is recommended that a policy be in place for an HIV-infected athlete before it is needed. Ithaca College has recently developed such a policy, and it is offered here to other educational institutions as a model. It is emphasized throughout the policy that HIV-positive athletes should not be restricted from athletic participation for the reason of infection alone, that strict confidentiality guidelines should be followed, and that mandatory testing of athletes for HIV is not justified.
Disciplines
Kinesiology | Life Sciences
Publication Date
12-1-1996
Language
English
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Bitting, Laurie A. and Trowbridge, Cynthia, "A Model for a Policy on HIV/AIDS and Athletics" (1996). Kinesiology Faculty Publications & Presentations. 3.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/kinesiology_facpubs/3