PROJECT GOAL

Disseminate scientific discoveries, tools and technologies for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and education at scale to Georgia Youth

PROJECT AIMS

Develop and implement a sustainable school-based virtual reality program
Improve injury prevention screening, surveillance, and rehabilitation

Generate scientific discoveries to drive future accessible healthcare solutions

Provide educational opportunities to underserved youth athletes

THE PLAN

Sports: Provide VR-based injury risk screening and sensorimotor training for thousands of youth athletes

Education: Provide resources for students that will open pathways 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.