Tackling the Concussion Issue Imagine that feeling when all your friends are playing football‚ but your parents do not let you because they are afraid of concussions. You would feel left out‚ right? In an ESPN survey‚ two thirds of the parents said they were afraid of concussions and think it is a big issue (Lavigne‚ 2012). Football is an awesome experience for kids on and off the field‚ so‚ why take that away from them? Parents should let their kids play football with the risk of concussions because
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standing ovation. You most likely have suffered a concussion. Concussions are becoming more and more serious as today’s athletes are becoming bigger‚ faster‚ and stronger. Rules are being changed every year to try and make it safer. But is it really safe? I am going to tell you my opinion on player safety. I have watched sports my whole entire life. I have seen many vicious hits‚ punches‚ tackles‚ elbows‚ you name it. If its involved in a sport ive probably seen it. But as I was younger I never
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First‚ I would like to discuss the fact that concussions are a well-known enough concern that allows people to make decisions on weather taking part in the game of football is worth the risk. In an article written in 2011 on ESPN.com‚ former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew commented on whether he would play through a concussion or take himself out of the game. Jones-Drew responded by saying he would hide the concussion: “The bottom line is: You have to be able to put food on
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he got a concussion. B. Background Information 1. History of the Issue: since so many younger kids start to play sports there are a lot of concussions happening to young children today. When you get a lot of concussions as a child you can grow up with permanent disabilities. Players in the NFL committed suicide because of concussions. When we found out more about concussions‚ it was discovered that girls suffer from concussions more than boys. 2. Debatable Question are Sports safe to play
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information on. The extent of this in sports is also on a significantly more extreme level. The question I’m investigating and informing the audience of is whether or not the NFL taken appropriate measures in concussion prevention and rehabilitation? B) Tie this in with my own personal experience of having two concussions and the emotional and physical effects it had on me. My dad’s hockey career was also cut short because of experiencing several concussions. C) Wrap up introduction by talking about
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Joe Able Football Helmets & Concussions POW!! CRACK!! I just attempted to deliver a key block on a 240lb linebacker in order for my quarterback to score a touchdown. Our helmets collided. I was dizzy‚ the lights got brighter‚ and my head was pounding; I could have sworn I had a concussion. On the sideline a teammate said I’d be fine and that I was going to have the game of a lifetime. I strapped my helmet back up and went back onto the field. I actually did have that game of lifetime‚ but at
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Concussions and Developing Brains Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI)‚ otherwise known as concussions‚ occur in people from infants to senior citizens. A concussion occurs when a person’s head suffers a sudden impacting force‚ usually a blow to the head‚ and the brain gains momentum in the free space between it and the skull‚ and slams into the skull. Concussions are characterized by a sudden loss of brain function‚ and other emotional‚ intellectual‚ and behavioral changes. In today’s youth football
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Contact sports today such as hockey are very fast paced‚ and dangerous. Due to the high level of contact in the game of hockey‚ injuries such as the concussion have become more common. Due to the injury‚ the National Hockey league has made various changes in rules and which has impacted the way the game is played. As both a player and a fan of the sport‚ I disagree with the alterations that have been made. In my argument‚ I intend to show organizations such as the National Hockey League that the
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I am for athletes having time off because I feel like if you get into a bad accident and suffer from a concussion then you should sit out to let your brain heal before going back. Reasons why I go with this side because if any recognition of a concussion can cause increases of susceptibility to the athlete and their future. Also when you have a concussion there is a higher chance of you getting another one if hit in the head severely. Some people are against waiting a period of time because nobody
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1 million High School football player in the U.S. Many parents are questioning whether or not football is the right sport for their children and many pros think that is may not be the right sport for themselves due to the numbers of concussions that are happening. Three or more concussions could cause brain damage and/or memory loss. Should football be banned because of concussions? Football is one of the nation’s most popular pastimes. Many people like to have people over and have a party and
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