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Capitalizing on Virtual Reality to Improve Lives of Georgia Students and Youth Athletes

Special thanks to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for their generous support of this project that is impacting the lives of Georgia youth

GIVES: School-Based VR Program

Engage youth across the state of Georgia to increase physical activity using virtual reality to play well and stay well.

PROJECT AIMS

Develop and implement a sustainable school-based program.

Disseminate across all districts in state of Georgia, specifically targeting underserved school districts.

Aim to be leaders in providing injury prevention and educational outreach across Georgia through sustainable injury prevention screening, surveillance, rehabilitation, and education.

THE PLAN

Sports: Provide injury risk screening and VR sensorimotor training for thousands of youth in collaboration with Georgia schools

Education: Provide resources for school education that will open a pathway to successful careers in science, technology, healthcare, and sports

HOW THIS WILL WORK

School Partnership

We will work with teachers, coaches, and administrators to develop VR modules for injury prevention and education to achieve programmatic sustainability. We aim to create a program that will be self-sustaining for years to come.

Student Engagement

Youth already love VR and video games - the injury risk assessments will occur behind the scenes, so student experience the excitement of VR gameplay while participating in vital screening for sensorimotor deficits and training to improve injury resistance.

Career and Research Network

Our new network of education partners will help drive the next generation of sports medicine research. We will provide the hardware and learning materials to help students develop applications of VR in sports medicine and neuroscience, preparing them for vibrant careers in science and technology.

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