ACTive: Athletic Concussion Training using Interactive Video

Ann Glang, PhD

Sherry Vondy Beaver, MSOregon Center for Applied Science

ACTive project

Developed at Oregon Center for Applied Science

Funded by National Institutes of Health

Consultants: M. Collins, G. Gioia, M Koester, T. McLeod

ACTive

Training in effective concussion management for:

Students

Parents

Coaching staff

Educators

Content

Based on content from CDC Heads Up toolkit and Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (McCrory et al., 2009)

Consultant input

Interviews with certified athletic trainers, physicians, neuropsychologists, and public health professionals

ACTive Development

Educational modules for:

Coaches: available

Parents

Students completed August, 2011

Educators

Coach education

• Training is now mandated in several states

• Oregon State Athletic Association chose ACTive for coach education

Program evaluation

75 youth sports coaches (athletes ages 10-14) from across the U.S.

Random controlled trial: ½ viewed ACTive ½ viewed control

training

ACTive evaluation results*

Coaches who took the ACTive training:

1) Had significantly greater knowledge of concussion

2) Were more likely to take action if they suspected concussion

3) Were more confident in making decisions about concussion management

* Glang, Koester, Beaver, McLaughlin & Clay, 2010