Contact Sports Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "collision" specifically refer to in contact sports?

• A strategy meeting between players

• The act of two players coming into forceful contact with each other

• A type of protective gear

• The final score of a game

What does "chronic" mean when discussing injuries in contact sports?

• Occurring by chance

• Happening quickly and without warning

• Being of long duration, continuing

• Resulting in immediate pain

The term "cumulative" is best described as:

• Something that decreases over time

• A single, isolated incident

• Increasing or enlarging by successive addition

• Unchanging and constant

To "impair" someone's ability means to:

• Improve it significantly

• Leave it unchanged

• Weaken or damage it

• Test it under extreme conditions

In the context of safety in contact sports, "paramount" means:

• Of least importance

• Of highest rank or importance

• A basic or foundational concept

• A controversial topic

A "trend" in contact sports could refer to:

• A traditional rule of the game

• A general direction in which something is developing or changing

• A rare or unique play

• An outdated technique

The "prevalence" of concussions in contact sports refers to:

• The severity of the injuries

• The speed of recovery from the injuries

• The frequency or commonness of the injuries

• The treatment methods for the injuries

"Cognition" is most closely related to:

• Physical strength

• Emotional resilience

• The process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses

• The ability to recover quickly from injuries

An "epidemic" of injuries in contact sports implies that the injuries are:

• Rare and not serious

• Spreading rapidly and extensively among players

• Being effectively managed and treated

• Only occurring in specific geographic locations

To "impair" cognitive functions in athletes could result from:

• Adequate rest and recovery

• Regular, light exercise

• Sustained head injuries

• Proper hydration