Pwcs Concussion Training
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True or False: You have to be hit on the head to have a concussion.
False
True or False: "Dings" and "Bell ringers" are not concussions
False
True or False: Most concussions involve loss of consciousness or being knocked out for at least a few seconds.
False. Only 10% of concussed athletes are knocked out.
What youth sport constitutes 40.5% of Concussions
Football
What youth sport constitutes 21.5% of Concussions
Girls Soccer
What youth sport constitutes 15.4% of Concussions
Boy's Soccer
What youth sport constitutes 9.5% of Concussions
Girl's Basketball
What youth sport constitutes 4.3% of Concussions
Wrestling
What youth sport constitutes 2.8% of Concussions
Boy's Basketball
What youth sport constitutes 2.6% of Concussions
Softball
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Headache, Neck Pain, Pressure Sensation. Suspect other symptoms if player has a headache
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Double or Fuzzy vision, balance problems, Dizziness
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Memory problems or difficulty concentrating
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Sensitivity to light and/or noise
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Nausea
Suspect concussion if...
Your player appears to be dazed or stunned -is confused about assignments -forgets plays -is unsure of game, score, or opponent -moves clumsily -answers questions slowly -loses consciousness...even temporarily -shows behavior or personality change -forgets events prior to hit forgets events after hit
It's the district football championship. Ethan, your top player, tackles an opposing player, and both boys go down hard. It's near the end of the game, and the score is tied. Ethan is slow to get up, so you jog out to check on him. He doesn't remember the hit, but he appears fine otherwise. Should you keep Ethan out? Yes No
Yes. Good call! Memory loss and sluggishness are signs of a concussion. Ethan needs to be cleared by a healthcare provider before he's allowed to return. No play without okay.
Meagan is the team's best forward, and at tonight's basketball game there is a college scout. The score is tied in the third quarter. Meagan goes in to set a pick, gets hit, and is knocked to the floor. She bounces back up, seems fine, and goes to the line. Should you keep Meagan out? Yes No
No. Right. In this situation, Meagan is probably okay to continue playing. But if you ever have doubt, keep 'em out.
It's the first junior varsity soccer game of the season. William, a novice player, collides on the field, body to body with an opposing player. William stumbles after he gets up and doesn't seem to know which side of the field he should be on. Should you keep William out? Yes No
Yes. You stood tall, Coach. William is showing balance problems and signs of confusion. He could have a concussion
Jordan is a motivated and gifted athlete. Three weeks ago, while rock climbing at the gym, Jordan suffered a concussion. His physician sent a note clearing Jordan to play baseball. But today Jordan isn't listening to anything you say and doesn't seem to care about the game. Jordan tells you he's had a hard time sleeping because of the pressure in his head, and he's just tired. Should you keep Jordan out? Yes No
Yes. Excellent coaching decision! Even though Jordan's been okayed to play, some symptoms of concussion don't appear until days or weeks after injury. His emotional reactions are out of character, and he's reporting sleep problems and head pressure. Make sure he has these new symptoms evaluated by a trained healthcare provider before returning to play, to reduce his risk of a second concussion.
Arella, a 13-year-old soccer player, sets up for a corner kick. As she's heading it into the goal, a defending player blocks the ball in front of her. The two girls hit head to head, and Arella falls to the ground. When she gets up, she covers her ears and doubles over, like she's going to throw up. Should you keep Arella out? Yes No
Yes. Nausea and sensitivity to noise are signs of concussion. Good job standing tall!
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