Concussion Awareness

Welcome: Concussion Awareness
Description: Injuries have always been apart of sports, but recent studies have shown that injuries such as concussions can become detrimental to a player's athletic career or even life. Possessing concussion awareness as an athlete is extremely important to protect their academic and athletic career. Can you answer these next few questions on the given topic? What is a concussion? What are the symptoms of a concussion? What treatment should an athlete receive if he/she sustains a concussion? When should an athlete be allowed to return to play? Through research and interactive activities while completing this Web Quest, you will be able to better answer these questions.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: Life Skills / Careers
Keywords: Concussion awareness, mild traumatic brain injury, loss of consciouess, injury management.
Author(s): Adam Sullivan