Rowan's Law

___________'s law was named after Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player from Ottawa, who died suddenly in the spring of 2013 from a concussion known as second impact syndrome.

How many concussions was Rowan believed to have experienced over six days?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A concussion is a _______ injury.

What should you do if you get hit in the head?

• Stop playing.

• Keep playing.

• Have some water then go back to play.

• Sit out for the rest of the game and monitor your body for signs of concussion.

What are some possible signs of a concussion?

• headache

• hunger

• memory loss

• mental fogginess

• sadness or irritability

Do you have to lose consciousness to have a concussion?

• Yes

• No

What is the key to recovering from a concussion?

• You need to wait 3 days and then you'll be better.

• You should stay in a dark room for a week

• You need to be completely symptom-free.

• You need to go to the emergency room immediately after injuring your head.

What are the 4 P's to concussion recovery?

• Prioritize

• Plan

• Pretend you're okay

• Pace yourself

• Position