Family Handbook 2018-19

Please note the following guidelines:  ● this service is available to Upper School Students;  ● there is no charge for students who use this service;  ● parent permission must be provided for students to use this service;  ● the therapists provide neuromusculoskeletal injury assessment and treatment, concussion  management, exercise prescription and rehabilitation education services;  ● the physiotherapist keeps confidential clinical notes that document a student’s treatment;  ● students can book 15 minute appointments;  ● students should have a treatment during a break or spare. If the matter is urgent, students  should obtain the teacher’s permission first to enable them to miss a class;    ● students may not miss an assessment under any circumstance; and  ● if a student misses an appointment without first contacting the therapist, she will receive a  written warning. Subsequent missed appointments will result in the loss of a student’s  privilege to make use of this service. 

Fitness Room  

Use of the equipment without teacher supervision is strictly limited to those who meet ALL of the  following conditions.  

Students must: 

1. be in Grade 9 or above;  2. agree to the Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk form at enrolment and   re‑enrolment online;  3. successfully complete a training program (in Physical Education or through arrangement  with Health and Physical Education Department) on the equipment;  4. wear an appropriate Havergal Physical Education uniform (running shoes, shorts, t‑shirt);  5. have a buddy in the room at all times;  6. not admit (or make use of) a personal trainer in the Fitness Room;  7. not sign guests into the Fitness Room;  8. follow sign in/sign out procedures in the Fitness Room binder;  9. use the equipment in the way in which it was intended and within the limits of your ability;  10. use a spotter when barbells are part of the exercise regimen; and   11. leave the Fitness Room in readiness for other users, including wiping off the equipment.  

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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