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AET 545 Concussion Tutorial By J. Calhoun

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This document is a tutorial for teachers and parents about concussion awareness, detailing the definition, symptoms, and safe procedures regarding concussions in student athletes. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing concussions, knowledge of symptoms, and the necessary actions to take in the event of such injuries. The tutorial also includes assessments to ensure understanding and outlines the guidelines for returning to sports after a concussion.

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Concussions A tutorial for teachers and parents about concussion awareness Jack Calhoun AET 545 July 14th, 2014 Professor Wyatt
Instructional Goals & Performance Objectives: Instructional Goals: After participating in this tutorial, Parents and teachers will 1. Understand what a concussion is and why recognizing them is so important 2. Learn the symptoms that are associated with concussion injuries 3. Learn what to do if you suspect a student/athlete has a concussion 4. Know when it is safe for a student athlete who suffered from a concussion to get back involved in sports Performance Objectives: - Given a 10 questions, multiple choice summative assessment, parents and teachers will be able to chose the correct answer with 90% accuracy. - Given a list of 20 symptoms, parents and teaches will be able to select all the symptoms that could suggest a student is suffering from a concussion.
Navigation: Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports To Navigate this tutorial, use these simple rules: - To go backwards, move the cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the window and use the back button - To go forward, also move the cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the window and use the next button or simply press the space bar - To navigates to different sections of this tutorial, use the navigation bar to the left
What is a Concussion? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Why Is It Important To Recognize? Many sports-related concussions are never diagnosed because athletes may not recognize or report the symptoms of concussion… Among people who are 15 to 24 years old, sports are second only to motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. Annually, 3.8 million children and adults in the United States experience a sports- related concussion Mayo Clinic, 2014
Checkpoint #1 Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports A concussion is a: A. type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. B. a brain bruise. C. loud sound heard from far away. Answer: A. type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.
How Can a Concussion Occur? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports There are four main actions that cause a concussion: 1) Direct Impact to the Head 2) Impact to Head from Body Blow 3) Direct Impact Due to Fall 4) Indirect Impact
Direct Impact To Head Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports LeStage, 2013
Impact to Head from a Body Blow Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports LeStage, 2013
Direct Impact Due to a Fall Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports LeStage, 2013
Indirect Impact Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports LeStage, 2013
Are Concussions Common? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Integrated Bionics, 2014
Yes, Concussions are Common. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Sports Helmet Senosrs, 2013
Checkpoint #2Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports When can concussions occur? A. Only when playing full contact sports. B. Only when the individual who was hit or jolted loses consciousness. C. In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity and most occur without loss of consciousness. Answer: C
So, What Are the Symptoms? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Active Living IWS, 2014
Think S.P.A.C.E. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Hampshire County Schools, 2014
Checkpoint #3 Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports How do you identify a concussion? A. By looking at CT or MRI scans of an individual’s brain. B. By watching for different types of signs or symptoms, such as a change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning. C. Asking an athlete if they had their “bell rung” in the last hit. B
What You Should Do in the Case of a Concussion… Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Teachers: 1)Talk to the student to find out exactly how they are feeling. Ask them if they were injured recently during a game or practice. Record this information so you can share it with the nurse. 2) Call the nurse and notify her/him that you are sending a student down that is showing symptoms of a concussion. Give the nurse all the information that you have. 3) Send the student down to the nurse’s office. Make sure that the another student walks them down, to ensure that they get their safely.
Checkpoint #4 Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports If you suspect a student has a concussion, you should: a. Send them to the nurse b. Let them put their head down to rest c. Allow them to take out their cellphone and listen to music to calm down Correct Answer: A
If You Think Your Child Has a Concussion… Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Parents: 1)Talk to the student to find out exactly how they are feeling. Ask them if they were injured recently during a game or practice. Record this information so you can share it with the doctor. Make sure that you remove your student form any physical activities and that you take away their phone or any other devices they might be using, avoid loud noises, and over the counter medicine. 2) Seek medical attention immediately. The doctor will be able to exam your students condition and advice you of what needs to happen next. 3) Notify the school, your student’s teachers and their coaches about the injury. Make sure you do not allow your child to return to any physical activities before their brain has healed.
When Can YourStudent/Athlete Returnto Sports? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports?
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Check Point #5: When can an athlete return to play after a concussion? A. As soon as they are feeling better. B. After being evaluated by a health care professional. C. After being cleared by a health care professional and after a five step process in which the athlete’s activity level is slowly increased over a period of days, weeks, or months depending on the athlete’s response to the increasingly challenging activities. Answer: C
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports
Assess What You Have Learned Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Summative Assessment Now that you have finished the tutorial, take this short 10 question exam to help assess your understanding of concussions. Answers will be given at the end of the assessment. 1). A concussion is a: A. type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. B. a brain bruise. C. loud sound heard from far away. 2). When can concussions occur? A. Only when playing full contact sports. B. Only when the individual who was hit or jolted loses consciousness. C. In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity and most occur without loss of consciousness.
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 3). How do you identify a concussion? A. By looking at CT or MRI scans of an individual’s brain. B. By watching for different types of signs or symptoms, such as a change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning. C. Asking an athlete if they had their “bell rung” in the last hit. 4). Which of the following are signs of a concussion that you may identify? A. The athlete appears stunned, is unsure of the game, score, or opponent, is confused about their assignment or position, and is answering questions slowly. B. The athlete follows the rules for safety and the rules of the sport, practices good sportsmanship, and uses the proper equipment for the sport. C. The athlete looks pale, their tongue is white, and after gently pinching the skin, it does not immediately snap back into place. 5). Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that an athlete may describe? A. The athlete complains of shoulder pain that radiates down the arm to a tingling feeling in the fingers. B. The athlete feels weak, tired, and has stopped sweating. C. The athlete states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused, “not right”, and complains of an odd headache with “pressure” in their head.
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 6). If an athlete has had a previous concussion they: A. are more likely to sustain another concussion, especially if the first concussion has not had time to heal. B. will never have another concussion. C. will not sustain another concussion from a similar blow or jolt. 7). What is the first thing you should do when a student/athlete has sustained a bump or blow to the head or body and isn’t acting right? A. Immediately rush an athlete to the hospital—even if none of the Danger Signs are present. B. Allow the athlete to finish out the quarter/period/half, etc. and then take the athlete for a medical examination. C. Remove the athlete from play and look for signs or symptoms of a concussion—even those that may appear hours later. 8). Which of the following would be considered Danger Signs of a severe concussion and require rushing an athlete to the emergency department immediately? A. The athlete seems slightly off balance, complains of a headache, did not lose consciousness, but just “isn’t feeling right.” B. The athlete lost consciousness, has slightly slurred speech, and seems to become increasing more confused and restless. C. The athlete complains of a headache and appears slightly dazed or stunned.
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 9). When can an athlete return to play after a concussion? A. As soon as they are feeling better. B. After being evaluated by a health care professional. C. After being cleared by a health care professional and after a five step process in which the athlete’s activity level is slowly increased over a period of days, weeks, or months depending on the athlete’s response to the increasingly challenging activities. 10). How can you help prevent concussions? A. By ensuring that all athletes wear properly fitted gear, play with good sportsmanship at all times, and obey the rules of safety. B. By working with parents, athletes, and school and club administrators to spread awareness about concussions all year: pre-season, during the season, and post season. C. Both A and B.
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports What are the symptoms of a concussion? Below is a list of 20 different symptoms. Select the symptoms that are connected to a concussion injury. 1. Blank stare 2. Slurred speech 3. Sudden bursts of energy 4. Stomach 5. Double Visions 6. Confusion 7. Slow to answers questions 8. Easily Distracted 9. Dizzy 10.Sharp pains in the neck 11. Limbs start to tingle 12. Nausea 13. Strange or inappropriate emotions 14. Glassy eyes 15. See stars of flashing lights 16. Red eyes 17. Ringing in ears 18. Loss of Vision 19. Bloody Nose 20. Very focused gaze
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Summative Assessment Answers Now, let’s check how you did! Answers in red are correct. 1). A concussion is a: A. type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. B. a brain bruise. C. loud sound heard from far away. 2). When can concussions occur? A. Only when playing full contact sports. B. Only when the individual who was hit or jolted loses consciousness. C. In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity and most occur without loss of consciousness.
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 3). How do you identify a concussion? A. By looking at CT or MRI scans of an individual’s brain. B. By watching for different types of signs or symptoms, such as a change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning. C. Asking an athlete if they had their “bell rung” in the last hit. 4). Which of the following are signs of a concussion that you may identify? A. The athlete appears stunned, is unsure of the game, score, or opponent, is confused about their assignment or position, and is answering questions slowly. B. The athlete follows the rules for safety and the rules of the sport, practices good sportsmanship, and uses the proper equipment for the sport. C. The athlete looks pale, their tongue is white, and after gently pinching the skin, it does not immediately snap back into place. 5). Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that an athlete may describe? A. The athlete complains of shoulder pain that radiates down the arm to a tingling feeling in the fingers. B. The athlete feels weak, tired, and has stopped sweating. C. The athlete states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused, “not right”, and complains of an odd headache with “pressure” in their head.
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 6). If an athlete has had a previous concussion they: A. are more likely to sustain another concussion, especially if the first concussion has not had time to heal. B. will never have another concussion. C. will not sustain another concussion from a similar blow or jolt. 7). What is the first thing you should do when an athlete has sustained a bump or blow to the head or body and isn’t acting right? A. Immediately rush an athlete to the hospital—even if none of the Danger Signs are present. B. Allow the athlete to finish out the quarter/period/half, etc. and then take the athlete for a medical examination. C. Remove the athlete from play and look for signs or symptoms of a concussion—even those that may appear hours later. 8). Which of the following would be considered Danger Signs of a severe concussion and require rushing an athlete to the emergency department immediately? A. The athlete seems slightly off balance, complains of a headache, did not lose consciousness, but just “isn’t feeling right.” B. The athlete lost consciousness, has slightly slurred speech, and seems to become increasing more confused and restless. C. The athlete complains of a headache and appears slightly dazed or stunned.
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 9). When can an athlete return to play after a concussion? A. As soon as they are feeling better. B. After being evaluated by a health care professional. C. After being cleared by a health care professional and after a five step process in which the athlete’s activity level is slowly increased over a period of days, weeks, or months depending on the athlete’s response to the increasingly challenging activities. 10). How can you help prevent concussions? A. By ensuring that all athletes wear properly fitted gear, play with good sportsmanship at all times, and obey the rules of safety. B. By working with parents, athletes, and school and club administrators to spread awareness about concussions all year: pre-season, during the season, and post season. C. Both A and B. All test questions from the Center for Disease Control, 2014
Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports What are the symptoms of a concussion? Below is a list of 20 different symptoms. Select the symptoms that are connected to a concussion injury. 1. Blank stare 2. Slurred speech 3. Sudden bursts of energy 4. Stomach 5. Double Visions 6. Confusion 7. Slow to answers questions 8. Easily Distracted 9. Dizzy 10.Sharp pains in the neck 11. Limbs start to tingle 12. Nausea 13. Strange or inappropriate emotions 14. Glassy eyes 15. See stars of flashing lights 16. Red eyes 17. Ringing in ears 18. Loss of Vision 19. Bloody Nose 20. Very focused gaze
References Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Active Living IWS. (2014). Concussion Awareness. Retrieved from http:// activeliving.westernsurg.com/archives/1304 Center of Disease Control. (2014). Concussion Quiz. Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/ concussion Hampshire County Schools. (2014). SPACE. Retrieved from http://boe.hamp.k12.wv.us/index.aspx?NID=510 Integrated Bionics. (2014) Concussion facts. Retrieved from http://www.integratedbionics.com/concussion-in-youth-sports/ LeStage, M. (2013) How a concussion occurs. Retrieved from http://www.articulate.com/blog/coaching-association-canada-uses-e-learning- stem-sports-concussions/ Mayo Clinic. (2014). Concussions: determining when the brain has recovered. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical- professionals/clinical-updates/neurosciences/ concussion-determining-when- brain-recovered North Carolina Health News. (2014) What is a concussion. Retrieved from http:// www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2013/03/13/first-line-of-defense-playing- it- safe-with-concussions/ Sports Helmet Sensors. (2014). Friday night lights (out). Retrieved from https:// www.theshockbox.com/community/blog/helmet-sensors-for-concussion- management-statistics-on-concussion/

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AET 545 Concussion Tutorial By J. Calhoun

  • 1. Concussions A tutorial for teachers and parents about concussion awareness Jack Calhoun AET 545 July 14th, 2014 Professor Wyatt
  • 2. Instructional Goals & Performance Objectives: Instructional Goals: After participating in this tutorial, Parents and teachers will 1. Understand what a concussion is and why recognizing them is so important 2. Learn the symptoms that are associated with concussion injuries 3. Learn what to do if you suspect a student/athlete has a concussion 4. Know when it is safe for a student athlete who suffered from a concussion to get back involved in sports Performance Objectives: - Given a 10 questions, multiple choice summative assessment, parents and teachers will be able to chose the correct answer with 90% accuracy. - Given a list of 20 symptoms, parents and teaches will be able to select all the symptoms that could suggest a student is suffering from a concussion.
  • 3. Navigation: Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports To Navigate this tutorial, use these simple rules: - To go backwards, move the cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the window and use the back button - To go forward, also move the cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the window and use the next button or simply press the space bar - To navigates to different sections of this tutorial, use the navigation bar to the left
  • 4. What is a Concussion? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports
  • 5. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Why Is It Important To Recognize? Many sports-related concussions are never diagnosed because athletes may not recognize or report the symptoms of concussion… Among people who are 15 to 24 years old, sports are second only to motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. Annually, 3.8 million children and adults in the United States experience a sports- related concussion Mayo Clinic, 2014
  • 6. Checkpoint #1 Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports A concussion is a: A. type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. B. a brain bruise. C. loud sound heard from far away. Answer: A. type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.
  • 7. How Can a Concussion Occur? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports There are four main actions that cause a concussion: 1) Direct Impact to the Head 2) Impact to Head from Body Blow 3) Direct Impact Due to Fall 4) Indirect Impact
  • 8. Direct Impact To Head Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports LeStage, 2013
  • 9. Impact to Head from a Body Blow Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports LeStage, 2013
  • 10. Direct Impact Due to a Fall Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports LeStage, 2013
  • 11. Indirect Impact Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports LeStage, 2013
  • 12. Are Concussions Common? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Integrated Bionics, 2014
  • 13. Yes, Concussions are Common. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Sports Helmet Senosrs, 2013
  • 14. Checkpoint #2Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports When can concussions occur? A. Only when playing full contact sports. B. Only when the individual who was hit or jolted loses consciousness. C. In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity and most occur without loss of consciousness. Answer: C
  • 15. So, What Are the Symptoms? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Active Living IWS, 2014
  • 16. Think S.P.A.C.E. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Hampshire County Schools, 2014
  • 17. Checkpoint #3 Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports How do you identify a concussion? A. By looking at CT or MRI scans of an individual’s brain. B. By watching for different types of signs or symptoms, such as a change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning. C. Asking an athlete if they had their “bell rung” in the last hit. B
  • 18. What You Should Do in the Case of a Concussion… Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Teachers: 1)Talk to the student to find out exactly how they are feeling. Ask them if they were injured recently during a game or practice. Record this information so you can share it with the nurse. 2) Call the nurse and notify her/him that you are sending a student down that is showing symptoms of a concussion. Give the nurse all the information that you have. 3) Send the student down to the nurse’s office. Make sure that the another student walks them down, to ensure that they get their safely.
  • 19. Checkpoint #4 Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports If you suspect a student has a concussion, you should: a. Send them to the nurse b. Let them put their head down to rest c. Allow them to take out their cellphone and listen to music to calm down Correct Answer: A
  • 20. If You Think Your Child Has a Concussion… Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Parents: 1)Talk to the student to find out exactly how they are feeling. Ask them if they were injured recently during a game or practice. Record this information so you can share it with the doctor. Make sure that you remove your student form any physical activities and that you take away their phone or any other devices they might be using, avoid loud noises, and over the counter medicine. 2) Seek medical attention immediately. The doctor will be able to exam your students condition and advice you of what needs to happen next. 3) Notify the school, your student’s teachers and their coaches about the injury. Make sure you do not allow your child to return to any physical activities before their brain has healed.
  • 21. When Can YourStudent/Athlete Returnto Sports? Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports?
  • 22. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Check Point #5: When can an athlete return to play after a concussion? A. As soon as they are feeling better. B. After being evaluated by a health care professional. C. After being cleared by a health care professional and after a five step process in which the athlete’s activity level is slowly increased over a period of days, weeks, or months depending on the athlete’s response to the increasingly challenging activities. Answer: C
  • 23. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports
  • 24. Assess What You Have Learned Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Summative Assessment Now that you have finished the tutorial, take this short 10 question exam to help assess your understanding of concussions. Answers will be given at the end of the assessment. 1). A concussion is a: A. type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. B. a brain bruise. C. loud sound heard from far away. 2). When can concussions occur? A. Only when playing full contact sports. B. Only when the individual who was hit or jolted loses consciousness. C. In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity and most occur without loss of consciousness.
  • 25. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 3). How do you identify a concussion? A. By looking at CT or MRI scans of an individual’s brain. B. By watching for different types of signs or symptoms, such as a change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning. C. Asking an athlete if they had their “bell rung” in the last hit. 4). Which of the following are signs of a concussion that you may identify? A. The athlete appears stunned, is unsure of the game, score, or opponent, is confused about their assignment or position, and is answering questions slowly. B. The athlete follows the rules for safety and the rules of the sport, practices good sportsmanship, and uses the proper equipment for the sport. C. The athlete looks pale, their tongue is white, and after gently pinching the skin, it does not immediately snap back into place. 5). Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that an athlete may describe? A. The athlete complains of shoulder pain that radiates down the arm to a tingling feeling in the fingers. B. The athlete feels weak, tired, and has stopped sweating. C. The athlete states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused, “not right”, and complains of an odd headache with “pressure” in their head.
  • 26. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 6). If an athlete has had a previous concussion they: A. are more likely to sustain another concussion, especially if the first concussion has not had time to heal. B. will never have another concussion. C. will not sustain another concussion from a similar blow or jolt. 7). What is the first thing you should do when a student/athlete has sustained a bump or blow to the head or body and isn’t acting right? A. Immediately rush an athlete to the hospital—even if none of the Danger Signs are present. B. Allow the athlete to finish out the quarter/period/half, etc. and then take the athlete for a medical examination. C. Remove the athlete from play and look for signs or symptoms of a concussion—even those that may appear hours later. 8). Which of the following would be considered Danger Signs of a severe concussion and require rushing an athlete to the emergency department immediately? A. The athlete seems slightly off balance, complains of a headache, did not lose consciousness, but just “isn’t feeling right.” B. The athlete lost consciousness, has slightly slurred speech, and seems to become increasing more confused and restless. C. The athlete complains of a headache and appears slightly dazed or stunned.
  • 27. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 9). When can an athlete return to play after a concussion? A. As soon as they are feeling better. B. After being evaluated by a health care professional. C. After being cleared by a health care professional and after a five step process in which the athlete’s activity level is slowly increased over a period of days, weeks, or months depending on the athlete’s response to the increasingly challenging activities. 10). How can you help prevent concussions? A. By ensuring that all athletes wear properly fitted gear, play with good sportsmanship at all times, and obey the rules of safety. B. By working with parents, athletes, and school and club administrators to spread awareness about concussions all year: pre-season, during the season, and post season. C. Both A and B.
  • 28. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports What are the symptoms of a concussion? Below is a list of 20 different symptoms. Select the symptoms that are connected to a concussion injury. 1. Blank stare 2. Slurred speech 3. Sudden bursts of energy 4. Stomach 5. Double Visions 6. Confusion 7. Slow to answers questions 8. Easily Distracted 9. Dizzy 10.Sharp pains in the neck 11. Limbs start to tingle 12. Nausea 13. Strange or inappropriate emotions 14. Glassy eyes 15. See stars of flashing lights 16. Red eyes 17. Ringing in ears 18. Loss of Vision 19. Bloody Nose 20. Very focused gaze
  • 29. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Summative Assessment Answers Now, let’s check how you did! Answers in red are correct. 1). A concussion is a: A. type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. B. a brain bruise. C. loud sound heard from far away. 2). When can concussions occur? A. Only when playing full contact sports. B. Only when the individual who was hit or jolted loses consciousness. C. In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity and most occur without loss of consciousness.
  • 30. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 3). How do you identify a concussion? A. By looking at CT or MRI scans of an individual’s brain. B. By watching for different types of signs or symptoms, such as a change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning. C. Asking an athlete if they had their “bell rung” in the last hit. 4). Which of the following are signs of a concussion that you may identify? A. The athlete appears stunned, is unsure of the game, score, or opponent, is confused about their assignment or position, and is answering questions slowly. B. The athlete follows the rules for safety and the rules of the sport, practices good sportsmanship, and uses the proper equipment for the sport. C. The athlete looks pale, their tongue is white, and after gently pinching the skin, it does not immediately snap back into place. 5). Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that an athlete may describe? A. The athlete complains of shoulder pain that radiates down the arm to a tingling feeling in the fingers. B. The athlete feels weak, tired, and has stopped sweating. C. The athlete states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused, “not right”, and complains of an odd headache with “pressure” in their head.
  • 31. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 6). If an athlete has had a previous concussion they: A. are more likely to sustain another concussion, especially if the first concussion has not had time to heal. B. will never have another concussion. C. will not sustain another concussion from a similar blow or jolt. 7). What is the first thing you should do when an athlete has sustained a bump or blow to the head or body and isn’t acting right? A. Immediately rush an athlete to the hospital—even if none of the Danger Signs are present. B. Allow the athlete to finish out the quarter/period/half, etc. and then take the athlete for a medical examination. C. Remove the athlete from play and look for signs or symptoms of a concussion—even those that may appear hours later. 8). Which of the following would be considered Danger Signs of a severe concussion and require rushing an athlete to the emergency department immediately? A. The athlete seems slightly off balance, complains of a headache, did not lose consciousness, but just “isn’t feeling right.” B. The athlete lost consciousness, has slightly slurred speech, and seems to become increasing more confused and restless. C. The athlete complains of a headache and appears slightly dazed or stunned.
  • 32. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports 9). When can an athlete return to play after a concussion? A. As soon as they are feeling better. B. After being evaluated by a health care professional. C. After being cleared by a health care professional and after a five step process in which the athlete’s activity level is slowly increased over a period of days, weeks, or months depending on the athlete’s response to the increasingly challenging activities. 10). How can you help prevent concussions? A. By ensuring that all athletes wear properly fitted gear, play with good sportsmanship at all times, and obey the rules of safety. B. By working with parents, athletes, and school and club administrators to spread awareness about concussions all year: pre-season, during the season, and post season. C. Both A and B. All test questions from the Center for Disease Control, 2014
  • 33. Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports What are the symptoms of a concussion? Below is a list of 20 different symptoms. Select the symptoms that are connected to a concussion injury. 1. Blank stare 2. Slurred speech 3. Sudden bursts of energy 4. Stomach 5. Double Visions 6. Confusion 7. Slow to answers questions 8. Easily Distracted 9. Dizzy 10.Sharp pains in the neck 11. Limbs start to tingle 12. Nausea 13. Strange or inappropriate emotions 14. Glassy eyes 15. See stars of flashing lights 16. Red eyes 17. Ringing in ears 18. Loss of Vision 19. Bloody Nose 20. Very focused gaze
  • 34. References Home What is a Concussion? Symptoms Assess What You Have Learned What Causes Concussions? What You Should Do In Case of a Concussion When to Return to Sports Active Living IWS. (2014). Concussion Awareness. Retrieved from http:// activeliving.westernsurg.com/archives/1304 Center of Disease Control. (2014). Concussion Quiz. Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/ concussion Hampshire County Schools. (2014). SPACE. Retrieved from http://boe.hamp.k12.wv.us/index.aspx?NID=510 Integrated Bionics. (2014) Concussion facts. Retrieved from http://www.integratedbionics.com/concussion-in-youth-sports/ LeStage, M. (2013) How a concussion occurs. Retrieved from http://www.articulate.com/blog/coaching-association-canada-uses-e-learning- stem-sports-concussions/ Mayo Clinic. (2014). Concussions: determining when the brain has recovered. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical- professionals/clinical-updates/neurosciences/ concussion-determining-when- brain-recovered North Carolina Health News. (2014) What is a concussion. Retrieved from http:// www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2013/03/13/first-line-of-defense-playing- it- safe-with-concussions/ Sports Helmet Sensors. (2014). Friday night lights (out). Retrieved from https:// www.theshockbox.com/community/blog/helmet-sensors-for-concussion- management-statistics-on-concussion/

Editor's Notes

  • #2: Audio: Concussions A tutorial for teachers and parents about concussion awareness
  • #3: Text/Audio Narration: The instructional goals for this tutorial that parents and teachers will learn are: Understand what a concussion is, and why recognizing them is so important Learn the symptoms that are associated with concussion injuries Learn what to do if you suspect student or child has a concussion and… Know when it is safe for a student who suffered from a concussion to get back involved in the game Take a look at the two performance based objectives that will be addressed during the summative assessment of this tutorial
  • #4: Take a look at the general buttons and tools you will need to know to navigate through the tutorial. The navigation bar can be especially helpful when taking the “open book” summative assessments at the end of this tutorial.
  • #5: Audio: A concussion is a violent jarring or shaking that results in a disturbance of brain functions. Please read the boxes of this diagram for a more detailed description of a concussion
  • #6: Audio: Many sports related concussions are never even diagnosed because 1, athletes may not recognize the symptoms or 2, they simply do not report them. When athletes DO know the symptoms, often times they do not report them because of the justifiable fear of being taken out of the game or practice.
  • #7: Alright! You made it to the first checkpoint. After you have read the question and have selected either a, b or c, hit the spacebar for the correct answer.
  • #8: The four main actions that can lead to a concussion. They are a direct impact to the head, impact to the head from a body blow, direct impact due to a fall or an indirect impact
  • #9: Take a look at what a direct impact to the head looks like. In this case, sudden impact to the head can cause the head to snap forward, backward or to the side. Possible causes include impact to the head by another player or other sports equipment. When the head snaps, the momentum causes movement of the brain within the skull, leading to a disturbance of brain function, causing concussion signs and symptoms. =
  • #10: Audio: Take a look at what a direct impact to the head from a body blow looks like. Here, sudden impact to the body causes the head to snap forward, back or to the side and connect with an object such as a wall, the floor, or another player. The head pitches forward, connects with the object and stops abruptly. The forward momentum causes the movement of the brain within the skull.
  • #11: : Audio: A slip, stumble or loss of balance can cause an athlete to fall and strike their head on the playing surface or ground. As the head hits the ground, the forward momentum causes movement of the brain within the skull.
  • #12: If the athlete receives a indirect impact, such as a hit that will result with a whiplash motion of the head. The head snaps towards the direction of the impact and then rotates in the opposite direction. As the head rotates and snaps away, the momentum causes movement of the brain within the skull leading to a disturbance of brain functions, causing the concussion.
  • #13: Audio: Concussions are one of the most common sports related injuries, which is why it is important that parents and teachers know the signs to look for.
  • #14: Audio: In fact, each year 100,000 high school athletes suffer from a concussion, AND THAT’S ONLY FOOTBALL
  • #15: Moving right along… Checkpoint #2. Same as the first one. Read the question, make your decision, then tap the spacebar for the correct answer.
  • #16: Audio: The only way that you know a concussion has happened is by identifying the symptoms. Here are some of the common symptoms associated with concussions.
  • #17: : Audio: Remember all of the signs and symptoms can be difficult, so think SPACE – how is the student doing socially, physically, academically, cognitively, and emotionally? Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the chart.
  • #18: Remember, after your decision, hit the spacebar for the correct answer.
  • #19: : Audio: Teachers, if you think one of your students is suffering form a concussion, it is important that you notify the nurse and send them down to the health office. Make sure that you send them down with an escort, who can make sure they get their safely.
  • #20: Three down, two to go. Make us proud.
  • #21: : Parents- the best thing you can do if you think your child has a concussion is seek medical assistance. The doctor will be able to exam your child and advice you if any further medical attention is necessary, Make sure you advice the school and that you do not let your child return to their sport until they are cleared by the doctor.
  • #22: : When to return? The most crucial portion of this tutorial. The critical aspect about recovery is that students listen to their doctor and do not go back to strenuous mental or physical activity before their brain has had time to heal. If students return to the game or school too soon, they run the risk of adding additional trauma to their brain injury, which can result in death.
  • #23: Last checkpoint before the assessments
  • #24: Before you take a final assessment, take a few moments to review several additional key concepts about concussions.
  • #25: Remember, this is an open book/notes test. If you are unsure of an answer, use the navigation bar to locate the correct answer.