Educational Services
The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) is committed to advancing health, safety, and performance through education. Our team provides evidence-based educational programming for organizations seeking to improve safety, preparedness, and performance in physically demanding environments.
KSI experts are available to travel to your organization to deliver engaging educational sessions tailored to your audience and setting. These sessions may include lectures, interactive workshops, or hands-on laboratory experiences designed to translate current research into practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.
Our educational programming supports a wide range of audiences, including athletic programs, coaches, athletic trainers, administrators, military personnel, and professionals working in occupational settings where environmental stress and physical exertion are factors.
All programs are customized to meet the needs of the requesting organization.
Topics May Include
Heat Safety and Exertional Heat Illness
- Prevention strategies for athletes, workers, and tactical populations
- Recognizing signs and symptoms of exertional heat illness
- Evidence-based treatment approaches, including best practices for rapid cooling
- Return-to-activity considerations following heat illness
Performance in the Heat
- Physiological responses to exercise in hot environments
- Hydration strategies and heat acclimatization
- Environmental monitoring and risk management
- Optimizing performance while maintaining safety
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Developing and implementing Emergency Action Plans
- Best practices for responding to medical emergencies in sport and occupational settings
- Coordination of care among medical staff, administrators, and first responders
Environmental and Occupational Safety
- Risk mitigation strategies for physically demanding work environments
- Policies and procedures to protect health and safety in the heat
Policy & Legislative Support
The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) provides evidence-based guidance to support the development and implementation of policies that improve health and safety in physically demanding environments.
Our team has experience working with policymakers, state associations, and organizational leaders to review proposed legislation and provide both written and oral testimony on topics including exertional heat illness, access to athletic training services, emergency preparedness, and broader sport and occupational safety initiatives.
KSI’s role is to translate current scientific evidence into clear, actionable insights that inform policy decisions and promote best practices.
Support may include:
- Review and feedback on proposed legislation or policies
- Development of evidence-based recommendations
- Written testimony or position statements
- Oral testimony or participation in hearings and working groups
Requests for policy support are evaluated based on alignment with KSI’s mission and areas of expertise.
Program Formats
KSI educational programs can be delivered in a variety of formats, including:
- Keynote presentations or lectures
- Small-group workshops
- Hands-on laboratory demonstrations
- Multi-session training programs
- Virtual presentations
Programs can be tailored to fit conferences, team or organizational trainings, professional development programs, or academic courses.
Request an Educational Program
Organizations interested in hosting a KSI educational session can contact our team to discuss program goals, audience, and format. Travel and program costs will be determined based on the scope of the request.