Concussions in Sports
As a sport manager or
athletic personnel you will be expected to recognize any risks associated with
your sport organization, especially if you are affiliated with an agency that
conducts active participation. In this event, you will need to familiar
yourself with the idea that someone who you may be supervising may be at risk
for a concussion or may have had a concussion. Review and respond to the
following questions to ascertain fundamental knowledge regarding
concussions:
·
What is a concussion?
·
What is if any, the legal liability of a coach or athletic
personnel whose athlete suffers a concussion while under his or her
supervision?
·
What should you do if a concussion occurs when you are coaching
or managing athletes?
·
As a sport manager or athletic personnel, what is the importance
of recognizing a possible concussion when working with student-athletes? What
are the symptoms of a concussion?
·
As a coach, athletic director, or other athletic
personnel, what can you do (pre-season, during the season, and post-season) to
help prevent concussions from occurring in the sport activities you are
supervising?
Please be certain to cite
your references in APA format (6th ed.)
Get Free Quote!
428 Experts Online