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Concussion Worksheet

Use the SCAT (Sports Concussion Assessment Tool) and the following video on YouTube to answer the questions:

Concussion 101, a Primer for Kids and Parents by DocMikeEvans

  1. Define concussion.
  1. What causes a concussion?
  1. Do you have to be unconscious to have a concussion?
  1. List several(at least 3) concussion/post concussion symptoms.
  1. What signs should you look for in someone to send them to the hospital after a concussion?
  1. When should you keep someone out of participation? Be specific.
  1. What is the 6 step return to play protocol for athletes?

A – Step 1

B – Step 2

C – Step 3

D – Step 4

E – Step 5

F – Step 6

  1. What happens if a concussed athlete gets symptoms when performing one of the steps on the return to play protocol?
  1. List several tests (3-4) utilized on the sidelines during a game for evaluating an athlete that has had a possible concussion.
  1. How long does it take for an athlete to return to participation after a concussion?

Watch the following videos on YouTube and answer the next set of questions.

Concussions & ImPACT Test by UnitedWellness09

E:60 Second ImPACT by ESPN

  1. How many concussions go undiagnosed each year?
  1. What is second impact syndrome?
  1. What can happen to an athlete that suffers from second impact syndrome?
  1. Why is it such a concern for high school students to suffer a concussion?
  1. Why do we use the ImPACT (computer) test?

On YouTube, watch the following video, and answer the question below.

Study shows concussion symptoms linger by WIVBTV

  1. What are some delayed consequences of concussions?

Watch the following video on YouTube and answer the questions:

After Concussion, Physical, Cognitive Rest Essential, Academic Accommodations Sometimes Necessary by MomsTeam

  1. What is cognitive rest?
  1. What can’t you do during cognitive rest?
  1. What can you do during cognitive rest?
  1. Why is cognitive rest important?
  1. What do you think is the hardest part of cognitive rest?

Post Concussion Syndrome – This is when a person who has a concussion does not get better, they actually get more symptoms at 10 days to 2 weeks. Watch the following video on YouTube and answer the questions.

Understanding Post Concussion Syndrome, the inside view by Lori2K

  1. What are the symptoms of Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)?
  1. Do they know who gets post concussion syndrome (PCS)?
  1. How can you help a person with post concussion syndrome (PCS)?
  1. Why does this person think that a person with a brain injury is discriminated against?
  1. How should a person with post concussion syndrome (PCS) help themselves?

Watch the following video on YouTube and answer the questions

OTL: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy by ESPN

  1. What is chronic traumatic encephalapathy?
  1. Why does this video explain is the issue with seeing chronic traumatic encephalopathy in this age and concussion history of athlete?

Many states and sports organizations are establishing laws regarding concussions and changing rules of sports due to concussions. For example, the NFL has changed rules for teams for types of hits and North Carolina Legislation has been enacted mandating that all coaches, athlete, parents, school nurses, etc. complete concussion education documentation prior to the season. Answer the following questions regarding these laws/rule changes. Refer to the following link:

  1. In your opinion, do you think rules should be changed in sports to prevent concussions? Explain.
  1. What do you think of laws being enacted to prevent concussions? Explain.

Knowing all this information, answer the following.

  1. How can we prevent concussions?
  1. How do we get athletes to understand the seriousness of concussions?