Informative Speech On Helmet Safety
The Evolution of Helmet Safety in the NFL
Informative Speech
11/19/2012
* Introduction * Since the foundation of the NFL in 1920, player helmet safety has come a long way with many advances being made to ensure players receive the highest degree of protection possible. In order to help you better understand the advancements the NFL has made to ensure player helmet safety, I will discuss 2 main topics.
The History of the NFL Helmet 1. The Consequences of Head Injuries I. The History of the NFL Helmet
The Early Years (1920’s- Mid 1980’s)
Leather Helmets
Original NFL helmet was made of soft leather
Used from 1920-1938
Very basic helmet with almost no protection from injury
Lining absorbed water & perspiration
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Loss of consciousness, amnesia, and increased confusion
If a 2nd concussion occurs during a time of recovery, the player risks a longer recovery period, potentially more symptoms, increases in symptom severity, and possibly second-impact syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) can also result from prolonged concussion symptoms and can have an effect on the player for weeks, months, or even years after the injury (2) In addition, the player can experience a variety of psychological symptoms that effect their daily functions
Long Term Effects
Researchers found that athletes with 3 or more concussions were 9 times more likely to suffer severe concussion symptoms than players with no prior history of concussions
Long term effects of concussion include:
Depression disorders, problems with anxiety, difficulty in social situations, and physical disturbances
Recent research has also linked sports concussions with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a disorder that results from repeated concussions
CTE is typically identified after death and has been determined to be the cause of death for countless numbers of athletes under the age of 50
By discussing my 2 main
Informative Speech
11/19/2012
* Introduction * Since the foundation of the NFL in 1920, player helmet safety has come a long way with many advances being made to ensure players receive the highest degree of protection possible. In order to help you better understand the advancements the NFL has made to ensure player helmet safety, I will discuss 2 main topics.
The History of the NFL Helmet 1. The Consequences of Head Injuries I. The History of the NFL Helmet
The Early Years (1920’s- Mid 1980’s)
Leather Helmets
Original NFL helmet was made of soft leather
Used from 1920-1938
Very basic helmet with almost no protection from injury
Lining absorbed water & perspiration
Basically …show more content…
Loss of consciousness, amnesia, and increased confusion
If a 2nd concussion occurs during a time of recovery, the player risks a longer recovery period, potentially more symptoms, increases in symptom severity, and possibly second-impact syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) can also result from prolonged concussion symptoms and can have an effect on the player for weeks, months, or even years after the injury (2) In addition, the player can experience a variety of psychological symptoms that effect their daily functions
Long Term Effects
Researchers found that athletes with 3 or more concussions were 9 times more likely to suffer severe concussion symptoms than players with no prior history of concussions
Long term effects of concussion include:
Depression disorders, problems with anxiety, difficulty in social situations, and physical disturbances
Recent research has also linked sports concussions with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a disorder that results from repeated concussions
CTE is typically identified after death and has been determined to be the cause of death for countless numbers of athletes under the age of 50
By discussing my 2 main