Youth Sports Safety and Female Fandom
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CONCUSSION SIGNS OBSERVED BY OTHERS
• Appears dazed or stunned
• Is confused about assignment or position
• Forgets an instruction
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
• Moves clumsily
• Answers questions slowly
• Loses consciousness (even briefly)
• Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes
• Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall
• Can’t recall events after hit or fall
CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETES
• Headache or “pressure” in head
• Nausea or vomiting
• Balance problems or dizziness
• Double or blurry vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Sensitivity to noise
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
• Concentration or memory problems
• Confusion
• Just not “feeling right” or “feeling down”
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What are the rewards/benefits of sports participation?
1. Physical activity/ focus on health
2. Self discipline/ emotional control
3. Improved school grades
4. Time management
5. Social support/ friendships
6. Leadership opportunities
7. Self-esteem/ self-identified as an athlete
8. College scholarships
9. Financial rewards of professional sports
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