An Examination of concussion management for student athletes in higher education
Author | : Jennifer L. Herrick |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 31 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1153423989 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Concussions have become more prevalent in collegiate athletics in the past decade. For this reason, it is an important topic for discussion (Covassin, Swanik, & Sachs, 2003). Literature gives several definitions that one may use when defining this mild traumatic brain injury (Covassin, Moran, & Wilhelm, 2013; Kreck, 2014). In addition, literature discusses several signs and symptoms that are associated with this injury along with return to play guidelines (Covassin, Moran & Wilhelm, 2013). However, there are no universal guidelines for returning to the classroom or the amount of time an athlete should rest cognitively. There is material with suggestions for assisting students when a concussion occurs in sport, but research is constant as concussions are ever-changing (Laubscher, Digjkstra, Strydom & Peters, 2010). Secondary school systems may benefit by educating athletic personnel involved during the concussion process. Included may be coaches, staff, faculty, administration, and also student-athletes. Looking forward a concussion management program helps there to be a smooth transition back to daily functions for the student-athlete. In chapter three and Appendices A & B, a program for implementation is found. This includes an outline, questions for surveying, and recommendations for future research.