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A Review Of The Progression Of Concussion Protocols Used Over Time In High School And College Athletics, Renee M. Thompson
A Review Of The Progression Of Concussion Protocols Used Over Time In High School And College Athletics, Renee M. Thompson
Honors Thesis
Concussions have a significant impact on teenagers and young adults. Most concussions occur when participating in sports. Therefore, the focus is on high school and college athletes for this review. Over the years many new concussion studies and protocols have been implemented and removed. Concussions are head injuries, where the person has suffered trauma causing the brain to shift and receive damage. This typically impacts brain tissue and a variety of symptoms results. Concussions were traditionally not considered with the same severity as broken bones or bloody wounds. Head injuries can have extreme effects on the body and daily living …
Coaching And Concussions: Prevention, Education, And Perspective, Colby J. Felts
Coaching And Concussions: Prevention, Education, And Perspective, Colby J. Felts
Honors Thesis
The large participation of players and coaches in football has made it one of the most popular sports in America. Concussions have specifically gained national attention in football due to frequent, high impact collisions. A concussion injury poses a unique threat in high school football because of the developing adolescent brain and high participation numbers. Additionally, lack of medical personnel to diagnose concussions at the high school level imposes a legal duty on the coaches. The thesis develops a recommended plan of action for directors of Iowa high school football to assist in preserving the future of the sport. A …