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How should brain science affect athletics?

How should brain science affect athletics?. On the most basic level… How does the brain work? What are common causes of brain injuries? In what ways are the brain affected? More important for us (as educators): Who is most at risk? What can be done about injuries?.

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How should brain science affect athletics?

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  1. How should brain science affect athletics?

  2. On the most basic level… • How does the brain work? • What are common causes of brain injuries? • In what ways are the brain affected? • More important for us (as educators): • Who is most at risk? • What can be done about injuries? Underlying Unit Questions

  3. Traumatic Brain Injuries: Essential Information for Educators Thomas Richardson

  4. Brain anatomy and physiology • Common traumatic brain injuries (TBI) • Concussions • TBI impact on youth • Preventative measures Presentation Overview

  5. For a more detailed look, clickable information, and educational videos, head to The Interactive Brain. Click the link to start your exploration. Basic Brain Anatomy & Physiology

  6. Subdivisions: • Frontal lobe • Parietal lobe • Temporal lobe • Occipital lobe Cerebral Cortext

  7. Functions: • Personality • Organization • Problem solving • Higher cognitive functions Frontal Lobe

  8. Functions: • Motor reasoning • Sensory processing • Spatial recognition Parietal Lobe

  9. Functions: • Memory • Short term • Long term • Visual recognition • Language processing Temporal Lobe

  10. Function: • Vision Occipital Lobe

  11. Brain Stem Functions: • Communication • Regulation • Breathing • Heart-Rate • Cerebellum Functions: • Motor Control • Detailed Movement Cerebellum and Brain Stem Don’t forget to explore here!

  12. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

  13. Causes: • Serious blunt force trauma • Penetrating injuries • Life-long Results: • Speech, hearing, memory loss • Paralysis • Seizures • Emotional Dysfunction Moderate and Severe TBI

  14. Concussions are mild TBIs? • Causes: • Jarring blow • Shaking • Whiplash • Immediate effects: • Wooziness • “Ringing” • Disorientation The Concussion Myth In reality, concussions are a silent epidemic…

  15. Repeated exposure • Second impact syndrome • Emotional/psychological deterioration • Death You’re woozy? Tough it out and get back in there! The Myth’s Negative Consequences Dave Duerson, a cautionary tale

  16. Who feels the greatest “impact”?

  17. Over 135,000 reported cases annually* *Number does reflect whole story “Unlike a cut, scrape, or a broken leg, concussive injuries are rarely visually obvious...” (Faure & Pemberton, 2010) Youth Concussions from Recreation

  18. Take a look at existing resources and toolkits • Hire and coordinate with more professionals • Make necessary monetary and technological commitments What can be done?

  19. “Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports” • Information guide for educators • Wallet and clipboard ready access info • Diagnostics • Phone Number • Parent/student reference • Posters • Video • CD-ROM Existing Resources

  20. First response is key • Only 42% of schools have access • Certified athletic trainers (ATC) are most qualified diagnosticians Professional Presence

  21. Baseline test of brain functions • Post-injury test • Comparison of results • Diagnosis & prognosis • Windows-based computer network Technological Screening

  22. What are our responsibilities?

  23. Dave Duerson’s family sues NFL over his suicide. (2012, February 23). USA Today. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2012-02-23/dave-duerson- death lawsuit/53228680/1 Davies, S. (2011). Concussion awareness: Getting school psychologists into the game. Communiqué, 39(7), 9-14. Faure, C., & Pemberton, C.L.A. (2010). Concussion and the young athlete: Critical management strategies. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 81(1), 19-26. Mitchko, J., Huitric, M., Sarmiento, K., Hayes, G., Pruzan, M., Sawyer, R. (2007). CDC’s approach to educating coaches about sports-related concussion. American Journal of Health Education, 38(2), 99-103. New NFL rules designed to limit head injuries. (2010, August 6). NFL Wire Reports. Retrieved from http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81990bdf/article/new-nfl-rules designed-to-limit-head-injuries Sarmiento, K., Mitchko, J., Klein, C., & Wong, S. (2010). Evaluation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s concussion initiative for high school coaches: “Heads up: Concussion in high school sports. Journal of School Health, 80(3), 112-118. Resources Consulted

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