ConcussionsWhat is a concussion?
Jacob Gershenson Block: B
11/15/10
Definition: A concussion is an injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like. Shock caused by the impact of a collision, blow, ect.
Statistic: About 300,000, one in every four athletes 18 or younger, suffer some form of concussion
Introduction
Headaches Fogginess Difficulty Concentrating Easily Confused Difficulty with memory Nausea Lack of Energy Dizziness Blurred Vision Sensitive to lights and sounds Mood Changes
What are symptoms of a concussion?
The NFL has banned players from returning to a game or practice the same day they exhibit symptoms of a concussion
For the first time, the NFL put posters featuring warnings about the dangers of a concussion, in all 32 locker rooms
Washington State’s new law requires a doctors clearance before youth athletes can resume play after a concussion
What have people been doing about concussions?
By taking a hard hit to the head Car accident Sports Injuries
How can a person get a concussion?
Man NFL players DeSean Jackson Todd Heap Kevin Boss Hussain Abdullah Jacob Bell Many NHL players Kristian Husekius Marc Savard
Who has gotten a concussion that is famous? Man NFL players DeSean Jackson Todd Heap Kevin Boss Hussain Abdullah Jacob Bell Many NHL players Kristian Husekius Marc Savard
Man NFL players DeSean Jackson Todd Heap Kevin Boss Hussain Abdullah Jacob Bell Many NHL players Kristian Husekius Marc Savard
Football Hockey Lacrosse Any sport that a person can hit their head
on the ground or taking a hard hit to the head by someone, or something
What activities can lead to a concussion?
◦ Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients.
◦ Entry level for 2008 averaged about $35,000, the average overall salary is about 45,000, with the upper ranges from $55,000-$85,00
◦ Physical Trainer, Expected to grow 37% from 2008-2018
◦ Sports Doctor
Athletic Trainer
I will be attending River Hill High School Wishing, to study Hotel and Restaurant
Management I thought, Hotel and Restaurant
Management would be very interesting to learn about. For example, You must be good in math, and 2 years of Spanish. Whish I am definitely taking at River Hill High School.
Hotel and Restaurant Management
East Lansing, Michigan
Out of State tuition and fees are $29,622. In State tuition and fees are $11,722. Housing is $7,820, and Books/ Supplies are $962
120 credits, including elective credits are required for the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
52% women and 48% men on campus. A graduation rate of 68%. It is a Division I school whist 34,489 undergrad enrollment. Their mascot is a Spartan.
Michigan State University
Donated food for the Food on the 15th program and volunteered in the distribution of the items to adult living facilities
To help the Seniors in need for food and to get my Community Service Hours in
Community Service
Customer Service Rep. at Dick’s Sporting Goods ( 2016-2018)
Waiter at Ruby Tuesday (2013-2015) WHC Baseball Umpire (2011-2015)
Prior Job Experience
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