The topic of concussions has spiralled arguments recently due to the frequent occurrences in professional and ametuer sports. Research is an ongoing process being done in order to conclude the effects of concussions. One example of this controversy, was the movie Concussion, released in 2015, which brought to light the dangers of concussions. The effects of concussions, affect not only the person with the concussion, but the people that surround them. Although many argue, that parents of the children participating in high contact sports know of the risks of the game, others believe that the dangers of the game should be regulated. As research advances about the effects of concussions, several individuals believe school-aged children should be prevented from playing certain sports, because the brain is still developing. The human brain is one the most complex
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Amnesia, confusion, disorientation, migraines, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, and dizziness are all but some of the many effects after a blow to the head. Powell stated “Studies show, after the first concussion, the athlete is four times more likely to suffer another.”This is a very serious consequence because the more times one has a concussion, the more disabilities, and the chances are higher to achieve dire consequences shortening their life. Children are destined to have a long life ahead of them but a concussion can harm their life in a unfavorable way because of a multitude of hard impacts. If there were more rules and regulations to prevent the amount of concussions many kids would be safer while playing football or other high-contact sports. The NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association, has taken action into their own hands by proposing practice once a day rather than two times a day, and less contact during practice. This NCAA minor adjustment is just one step into further eliminating the frequency of
Amnesia, confusion, disorientation, migraines, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, and dizziness are all but some of the many effects after a blow to the head. Powell stated “Studies show, after the first concussion, the athlete is four times more likely to suffer another.”This is a very serious consequence because the more times one has a concussion, the more disabilities, and the chances are higher to achieve dire consequences shortening their life. Children are destined to have a long life ahead of them but a concussion can harm their life in a unfavorable way because of a multitude of hard impacts. If there were more rules and regulations to prevent the amount of concussions many kids would be safer while playing football or other high-contact sports. The NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association, has taken action into their own hands by proposing practice once a day rather than two times a day, and less contact during practice. This NCAA minor adjustment is just one step into further eliminating the frequency of