The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an updated HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Concussion Training for Coaches. The training provides important information to assist coaches identify signs and symptoms of possible concussions and steps to take if one occurs.
The objectives of the training include:
- Describe what concussions are, how they occur, and at least one long-term and two short-term potential effect on an athlete’s physical and mental health;
- Recognize at least two signs and two symptoms of a concussion you might observe during a practice or game;
- Explain your role in determining if an athlete should be removed from a practice or game, and list four steps to take after a possible concussion occurs; and
- Identify at least two ways you can prioritize concussion safety.
