2014 RST 130 Final Exam-Traditional Essay 2 The most popular sport in America, and one of the most recognizable contact sports in the world is football. Due to its huge spotlight and the relatively recent emergence of retired NFL players reporting their constant struggle with concussion-related health problems, the issue of concussions in football is now more critical than ever. The NFL has tried to assess the situation, and although concussions are on a slight decline, recent studies conducted
Introduction Throughout all levels of football there are numerous risks that can have lifelong effects. These risks include the possibility of serve head and spinal injuries, which are caused by numerous impacts to the head. Concussions and cervical spine injuries are two of the most serve injuries that are associated with the risk of football. Concussions are a head injury that, if not taken care of properly, can have serious neurological effects. These neurological effects can be more detrimental
Introduction Throughout all levels of football there are numerous risks that can have life altering effects. These risks include the possibility of severe head and spinal injuries, which are caused by numerous impacts to the head. Concussions and spine injuries are two of the most severe injuries that are associated with the risk of football. Concussions are a head injury that, if not taken care of properly, can have serious neurological effects. The primary cause of a concussion is a high intensity
currently watch NFL football. In other words, 64% of Americans watch football. Imagine what would happen if we decided, all of the sudden, to change the game. This would not be taken lightly by the millions of football fans throughout North America. The game of football has been around for many years, and now, is not the time to change it. One reason for this is that football can teach very important life lessons, to both children and adults alike. If a child started playing football at a young age,
Is Football Too Dangerous? Spectator sports are undeniably exciting to watch, however these sports often times come with a price. This price is not just one of only monetary value, but also one that is paid with the health of the participating athlete. Over the last decade the NFL has been under endless scrutiny of whether or not the game of football is safe enough to continue being played under its current state. If one would take into account the health ramifications of playing football, then
emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. • Baseball and softball. Nearly 110,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries. Baseball also has the highest fatality rate among sports for children ages 5 to 14, with three to four children dying from baseball injuries each year. • Bicycling. More than 200,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. • Football. Almost 215,000 children ages 5 to
Football Helmets: An Attempt to Protect America’s Football Players Football whether it is the NFL or watching little children play on Saturdays, is one of the most dominant sports of American culture. The stadium, the fans, the paraphernalia, the players, the uniforms, the ball itself, and etc. are all part of what makes up the sport. Looking specifically at the uniforms, they have drastically evolved over the years. Back in 1869 when football was starting to be played, it was very dangerous because
Football, A Sport Worth Dying For? “Is football worth dying for?”....Many parents across the United States are now wondering whether or not they should let their kids play football. They are not denying their kids the game of football because they don’t like it, but rather they are not letting them play because of how medical research has shown how dangerous it is. Football is a dangerous sport, and it is definitely not a sport worth playing or dying for if its nature revolves around concussions
Overtraining in youth sports has become an epidemic that has cause a negative impact for many youth sports. While many people want their children to enjoy and take part in sports, some kids and parents have taken the involvement too far. Sometimes it is the kid trying to get ahead of their self, and other times it is the parents who are pushing their child too hard. Overtraining and burnout often results when a child begins to specialize in a single sport earlier than they should. While I believe
My ambition for physiotherapy stemmed from studying science and sports at school. I was fascinated by the recovery of a human body after injury or trauma. I realised that I want to aid people through that healing process. I have always been interested about the body and how all the muscles work, and this coupled with a keen interest to help others, I envision physiotherapy as the perfect career for me. I enjoy learning new information and improving my existing skills which I believe is vital for