Concussion Facts

What is a concussion

• Scrape on the head

• A serious injury to the brain that is caused by a jolt or blow to the head or body

• pulled muscle

• isn't real

If you get knocked out, you are usually fine?

• True

• False

How can you limit the possibility of a concussion

• Wear warm clothing

• running slow

• wearing proper equipment and using proper technique

• only playing one sport

Concussions only happen in football?

• True

• False

Concussions are not minor, they have lasting effects on

• awareness

• memory

• physical ability

• All of the above

Some of the symptoms of a concussion include:

• dizziness

• balance problems

• headaches

• blurry vision

• all of the above

Concussions symptoms can last

• never

• only in the morning

• hours, days, weeks

• only in the evening

What are some signs of a concussion?

• forget where you are

• forget names

• can't concentrate

• All of the above

What is a usually motto when dealing with a concussion?

• It is ok to play if it happens once

• concussion are usually harmless

• When in doubt, sit it out

• always play no matter what to win the game

If you think you or someone else has a concussion, who should you tell?

• parents/guardians

• coach

• game official

• All of the above