Identify infectious and contagious diseases related to physical activity.

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, coronavirus disease [COVID-19])
• bloodborne infections (e.g., septicemia, hepatitis)
• systemic infections (e.g., influenza, mononucleosis, Lyme disease).

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?

Teacher Resource: Skin Diseases (July 2010) Links to an external site., NATA