In order to reduce brain trauma as a result of a violent collision within the NFL, a new sideline concussion test has been set in place. Through tests like these that analyze brain trauma more closely, brain trauma within the NFL may be significantly reduced. That said, the current steps taken by the NFL to control the violent collisions that produce brain trauma is not enough because football is a high contact sport where injuries are continuous. High contact sports like this constantly expose players to many injuries which can cause damage to the brain – an example of this being concussions. Due to the high exposure of injuries in football, brain trauma can start before one joins the NFL, as stated in the article “The Damage Done”. The article
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Within football – even if it is not played at the professional level – a full contact practice exposes the player to hits of 100 Gs or more, raising the risk of brain traumas. Exposure to brain trauma is dependent on the player's position, the severity, location and power of the hit. Due to all of the physical repercussions that may arise within the NFL, the NFL is looking into better protective gear for their players. Gear does not prevent concussions, but it does protect the head from suffering greater damage. In addition to gear, the NFL is taking the step of adding sensors that will help track the amount of force being exerted onto the helmet. This technology will be very useful when it comes to preventing damage. Currently, there is not one step that can guarantee the prevention of concussions; however, the NFL’s step of improving the technology of gear in the game will have a great impact on controlling violent collisions that produce brain …show more content…
From the article on woodpeckers, identify 3 aspects of design that should be included in your egg helmet. (3 marks)
The article “What Woodpeckers Can Teach Us About Football”, highlights the research of scientists to emphasize the 3 main factors that play a role in protecting the woodpeckers’ heads. These include: thick muscles, sponge-like bones, and a third inner eyelid. This anatomy within woodpeckers allows for the head to absorb impact, thereby making straight, clean linear strikes.
Similarly, the woodpecker’s head anatomy may be taken into account when my own egg helmet is being made. Three aspects of my design that should be included are:
• A thick, tough layer that will absorb the initial shock
• A soft, spongy layer that will offer cushioning to the egg, and absorb any excess
Within football – even if it is not played at the professional level – a full contact practice exposes the player to hits of 100 Gs or more, raising the risk of brain traumas. Exposure to brain trauma is dependent on the player's position, the severity, location and power of the hit. Due to all of the physical repercussions that may arise within the NFL, the NFL is looking into better protective gear for their players. Gear does not prevent concussions, but it does protect the head from suffering greater damage. In addition to gear, the NFL is taking the step of adding sensors that will help track the amount of force being exerted onto the helmet. This technology will be very useful when it comes to preventing damage. Currently, there is not one step that can guarantee the prevention of concussions; however, the NFL’s step of improving the technology of gear in the game will have a great impact on controlling violent collisions that produce brain …show more content…
From the article on woodpeckers, identify 3 aspects of design that should be included in your egg helmet. (3 marks)
The article “What Woodpeckers Can Teach Us About Football”, highlights the research of scientists to emphasize the 3 main factors that play a role in protecting the woodpeckers’ heads. These include: thick muscles, sponge-like bones, and a third inner eyelid. This anatomy within woodpeckers allows for the head to absorb impact, thereby making straight, clean linear strikes.
Similarly, the woodpecker’s head anatomy may be taken into account when my own egg helmet is being made. Three aspects of my design that should be included are:
• A thick, tough layer that will absorb the initial shock
• A soft, spongy layer that will offer cushioning to the egg, and absorb any excess