American Academy of Pediatrics' Policy Statement about Football

What is the main purpose of the American Academy of Pediatrics' policy statement about football?

• To promote youth football to a wider audience

• To provide recommendations for making youth football safer

• To enforce new rules for professional football

• To discuss the benefits of football for children's health

According to the text, what should everyone, whether tackling or getting tackled, be protected from?

• Rule violations

• Head injuries

• Excessive competition

• Playing football in unsafe weather conditions

Which of the following vocabulary words from the text means 'the ability to develop or improve'?

• Acceleration

• Cognitive

• Collision

• Potential

What is suggested as a punishment for players who hit another player in the head, especially if the victim can't defend themselves? (Paragraph 3)

• A warning

• A fine

• Stronger punishments, possibly including being kicked out of the game

• No specific punishment

What is one proposal mentioned to make football safer for young players who do not want to tackle? (Paragraph 6)

• To ban football entirely

• To have leagues without tackling

• To make helmets mandatory

• To shorten the game duration

According to the text, why might starting tackling at a later age NOT be the best solution for reducing injuries? (Paragraph 8)

• Players would not be interested in football anymore

• Players might incur more injuries due to lack of experience

• It would make the game too easy

• It would be too difficult to enforce

What role do experts like physical therapists or trainers play in preventing head injuries in football, according to the text? (Paragraph 9)

• They can help strengthen neck muscles

• They can change the rules of the game

• They can coach the teams during games

• They can provide financial support for safety equipment

What does the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest about delaying tackling in football? (Paragarph 8)

• It should be delayed until college

• It should be delayed but proper tackling skills must still be taught early

• It should not be delayed at all

• It should be delayed and tackling should be banned