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Risk Management

Risk management is the general safety provisions for the Recreation and Wellness Center. Our athletic trainers are most directly responsible for all phases of healthcare in an athletic environment, including preventing injuries from occurring, providing initial first aid and injury management, evaluating injuries, and designing and supervising a timely effective program of rehabilitation that can facilitate the safe and expeditious return of an athlete to activity.

In addition to providing athletic trainers, the Recreation and Wellness Center offers CPR and First Aid classes to all students. Students can sign up for a class by going to the administration office on the second floor of the RWC.

Program Components

Athletic Training

Athletic Training is the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries and illnesses by an AMA (American Medical Association) certified health care professional. The Recreation and Wellness Center offers free athletic training to students.

CPR and First Aid

The Recreation and Wellness Center offers First Aid and Certification classes to UCF students through American Red Cross CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and/or AED (automated external defibrillator).

Thor Guard

The RWC has installed a lightning prediction system called Thor Guard. The system, when lightning is predicted, activates a series of horns and strobe lights to warn those working outside to seek shelter immediately.

Assumption of Risk Statement

Participation in Recreation and Wellness Center programs is completely voluntary. Individuals participate at their own risk and assume responsibility for their own health and safety. The University of Central Florida and the Recreation and Wellness Center are not liable for injuries sustained during participation in a Recreation and Wellness Center sponsored activity. It is strongly recommended that all participants consult a physician and/or have a physical exam prior to participation. The University of Central Florida does not provide personal accident/health insurance. Therefore, participants are urged to secure their own insurance. You may suffer physical and/or mental injury from participating in these activities.