New Prague High School Activities

Click on logo

ImPACT Consent

New Prague High School and Mayo Clinic Health System of New Prague have been implementing ImPACT concussion testing for our student-athletes since 2011.  This program assists our team physicians and athletic trainers in evaluating and treating head injuries (e.g., concussion).  In order to better manage concussions sustained by our student-athletes, the hospital is providing a software tool called ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing).  ImPACT is a computerized exam utilized in many professional, collegiate, and high school sports programs across the country to successfully diagnose and manage concussions.  If an athlete is believed to have suffered a head injury during competition, ImPACT is used to help determine the severity of the head injury and when the injury has fully healed.

The computerized exam is given to athletes before beginning "contact" sport practice or competition.  This non-invasive test is set up in "video-game" type format and takes about 15-20 minutes to complete.  It is simple, and actually many athletes enjoy the challenge of taking the test.  Essentially, the ImPACT test is a preseason physical of the brain.  It tracks information such as memory, reaction time, speed, and concentration.  It, however, is not an IQ test.

If a concussion is suspected, the athlete will be required to take a post-injury test.  Both the preseason and post-injury test data is reviewed by the athlete’s doctor or athletic trainer to help evaluate the injury. The test data will enable these health professionals to determine when return-to-play is appropriate and safe for the injured athlete. 

The New Prague High School administration, coaching, and athletic training staff, along with Mayo Clinic Health System - New Prague, are striving to keep your child's health and safety at the forefront of the student athletic experience.  As a result, we will baseline test all high school contact sport athletes every two years.  Contact sports include:

• Soccer (Boys & Girls)

• Football

• Swim/Dive (Girls)

• Cheerleading

• Gymnastics

• Hockey (Boys & Girls)

• Basketball (Boys & Girls)

• Wrestling

• Volleyball

• Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)

Mayo Clinic Health System                           Brad Skogerboe, CMAA

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine                Activities Director 

Athletic Training Services                            New Prague High School