Concussion

• Occurs when ______________________causes _______to slam ____________beyond the

Video Questions

• How many concussions occur each year?• What % are from head to head collisions?• How many milliseconds does a collision last?• How many Gs does the head go?

How a concussion occurs…

• This video was viewed in class. You will need to get the answers to the questions from a peer. You are responsible for the information shown in class.

Concussion or TBI

• TBI = • Over _______ occur in high school sports each

year (last measured in 2010 = ________) – Not necessarily higher number of injuries • • •

Concussion Facts

• Brain slams into skull at ______ MPH and at ___ times the the force of gravity

• Typically take

• Usually concussion is

Concussion Shockwave

Do you have to lose consciousness?

• Nope.• Per research only about 9.8% of all NFL players

that have a concussion actual suffer LOC

Anatomy of a Concussion

• The brain is responsible for much of the function of the body (duh!)

• _________ most important to consider in a concussion

Picture of…

Cerebrum

• • Information from – The receptors send

• When the information reaches the ________, the signals are

Concussion and Anatomy Video

• You missed the video we saw in class. Get notes from a peer.

Cerebrum continued…

• It is the

• This outer layer is called the

• Any interference with the areas impedes function

Cerebral Cortex

Anatomy Continued…

• Brain is suspended • Skull = • CS = • Cerebrospinal Fluid composed of • If you are dehydrated there is less of a cushion – Dehydrated football player = worse concussion

than hydrated football player • Depending on

Inertia and a Concussion

• Video viewed in class

Simulation Activity

• Very mild simulation but tell me how you feel after…

• In class activity