removed from schools. Without a doubt concussions are one of the most dangerous parts of football. But some students think because they have all that padding on they can't get hurt. But you can because there is no such thing as a concussion proof helmet. Every year over 90,000 students get a concussion and according to health news.com about 25,000 of those students need to go to a hospital due to traumatic brain injuries. This means football needs to be taken out of schools because school sports are
sports events. In the occasion that a concussion occurs on the field, protocol must be in order to monitor the safety of the student. Colleges have protocols for students that have acquired a concussion but’s only limited to the students that obtained that concussion while playing on a NCAA level or college team. It seems that colleges only care about their athletes that are playing for their school name rather than at a club level or non-NCAA team. The concussion management protocol was never stated
The topic of treating and healing concussions is a controversial issue because of the long-term effects people could experience if there is a lack of proper care. One of the common arguments is based on a individual’s return to contact sports after having a concussion. The argument is separated by those who believe it is safe to return from a concussion to sports and those who believe it is not safe to return. Those who believe the child should stop playing sports are acting out of safety and concern
Football is an extremely dangerous sport and many athletes suffer from concussions every year. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head and body. Concussions are very common amongst athletes and studies show that there are three million cases per year in the United States. As concussions continue to grow Concussions are extremely serious and can sometimes result in death. Some symptoms of concussions are headache, confusion, lack of coordination, memory loss, nausea, vomiting
2015, I was being transported to school by my mom. It was a pretty day with the sun shining and birds chirping. Everyday, when my mom takes me to school we recite two Bible verses, Psalm 91 and Ephesians
assessments and concussion. Information Packet Egg Drop Grades 6-8 Lesson Plan This activity is designed to introduce middle school students to concussions and helmet safety. Students will participate in a discussion covering concussions followed by an egg drop demonstration, where students will create their own helmets. Cranial Nerve Examination Grades 9-12 Lesson Plan This activity goes over traumatic brain injuries, focusing mainly on concussions. The module teaches high school students the
Youth Football: Kids and Sports Injuries Competition in youth sports is getting bigger and bigger, but injuries and other negative effects of sports cause some parents to reconsider signing their children up for sports. Sports like soccer and football expose kids to injuries more than any other sport due to physical contact in both sports. Children develop interest in these sports and to make them happy, parents enroll their children into teams at an early age. There are many concerned parents that
The Problem with Concussions Vince Lombardi, a legendary NFL head coach, once said “football isn’t a contact sport, it’s a collision sport. Football’s violent nature has enticed fans from across the country. The game has been around for almost 150 years. In that time period, the game changed drastically whether it was the rules or style of play. Concussions were considered to be normal injuries that needed little time to brush off. Players often sat out a few minutes to catch their breath and regain
should be more rules around concussions in sports. Repetitive brain trauma or CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) is continual blows to the head. It is when the protein in the brain becomes toxic to itself because of the repeated blows to the head. Many kids who play sports can take 7,000 hits to the head from age 6 through high school. About 300,000 sports-related concussions are diagnosed each year. Concussions can cause memory loss and lifelong pain. "A concussion can occur after a hard hit