Summer Moore

PED 105: Integrated Health & Physical Education

Brain injuries in youth sports have a long-
term effects on the developing brain of young
children
mild traumatic brain injury inflicted by a
blow or bump to the head. (Also known as
TBI)
Can be caused by any impulsive force
transmitted to the head from a hit on the
head, face, and neck.
Even little bumps and getting your bell rung
can cause a concussion.
Every brain injury is serious

Each year, U.S. (EDs) treat an estimated
173,285 sports- and recreation-related TBIs,
including concussions among children that
age from birth to 19 years.
A national survey of all sports- and
recreation-related injuries among all ages
demonstrates that 31% occurred in a sports
facility and 20% in a school facility.
Numbers and rates are highest in football
(55,007; 0.47 per 1000 athlete exposures) and
girls soccer (29,167; 0.36 per 1000 athlete
exposures)
During the last decade, ED visits for sports-
and recreation-related TBIs, including
concussions, among children and adolescents
increased by 60%.
Short and Long-term
Effects
Memory and loss of
reasoning
Loss of balance
Language is impaired
Emotional changes
There is lack of data and
research concerning the
long-term

Every child should always listen closely to the coach and follow the rules
of the game and play with good sportsmanship.
The child should always wear the proper protective equipment and wear
it correctly according to the regulations that are required.
Coaches and parents need to be educated and up to date on the
regulations, policies, and safety requirements.
Signs and Symptoms
Appears dazed or stunned
Moves clumsily
Answers questions slowly
May or may not lose
consciousness
Sensitive to light
Shows mood or behavior
changes
Complaining of a headache
or pressure in the head
Nausea or vomiting
Take the child out of play
Seek medical attention
Keep op0en communication with coach
Do not allow the child to return until cleared
by physician


More research needs to be conducted over time
to determine the long term effects of
concussions on the developing brain of young
children.
Parents and teachers can help prevent
concussions in youth sports by keeping up to
date and educating themselves on the risks and
follow the rules and safety regulations
Children can help prevent these injuries by listen
to their parents and coaches and playing with
good sportsmanship
Meehan 111, MD, William P. &Bachur, Richard
G., MD(2008). Sport-Related Concussion.
Halstead, MD, Mark E., & Walter, MD, Kevin
D.(2010). Sport-Related Concussion in
Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics
Vol.126 No.3, 597-615.
(2013)Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports.
Center for Disease Control. Retrieved April
3,2014http://www.cdc.gov/headsupyouth.ht
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