Sport Concussions

Welcome: Sport Concussions
Description: Concussions are becoming more frequent in sports. 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, you will be able to better answer these questions.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: Life Skills / Careers
Keywords: Concussion, mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), loss of consciousness (LOC), Second Impact Syndrome (SIS), Retrograde amnesia, Anterograde amnesia, tinnitus, diplopia, Mechanism of Injury, Signs and Symptoms, SCAT2 exam, Graded Symptom Scale (GSS), Injury Management, Return to Play protocol.
Author(s): Cindy Kramer