Concussions In Sports Analysis

Biedzynski’s article notes the role sport officials have in several cases pertaining to sport. In the article Biedzynski addresses the laws protecting sport officials and … The approach used in the article was qualitative. Biedzynski shares the same beliefs of states who feel officials should be protected from harm, but also from instances of tort liability. Burnstein reviews why injuries in recreational sports takes place. He looks at what is done in protecting against such injuries. He argues that recreational athletics are not protected by many laws regarding recklessness. Burnstein uses a qualitative approach in his study. In the end, Burnstein agrees with others Diehl discusses concussion in sports and the issues and dangers involved …show more content…
The legal actions, current and former NFL players can take against the NFL for failing to inform its players of the risks, are discussed. Gove determines a way for the players to succeed in the suit and takes a look at what the game will look like following such actions. This article uses a qualitative approach. The authors of this article discuss concussions in football. They review the obligations the governing bodies of sport organizations have in concussion related incidents. Ethical considerations are also taken into account. This article is written with a qualitative approach and analyzes the differences and similarities between Australian Football and the NFL. While also focusing on the power and regulations of the governing bodies. Hanna and Kain discuss the NFL’s failure in protecting its athletes. The authors review research regarding the risks of concussion in football players. The NFL’s concussion policy is examined and the authors explain the obligations the league had in warning players of the risk. This article uses a qualitative …show more content…
By reviewing what negligence is, Hekmat distinguishes the reasoning behind a court’s decision. He focuses on the duty of care and the need to ensure better care for the athletes. As a result, Hekmat argues coaches and schools should be held liable. In using a qualitative method, Hekmat analyzes negligence by coaches in sports and reviews several cases in his research. The purpose of this study was to determine how many interscholastic athletes suffered from sports related concussion in Texas. Miller and Ammon review and determine how athletic trainers in Texas handle a diagnosed concussion. Finally, the authors of this study review how concussions are documented. In their research, Miller and Ammon will also review the legal aspects associated with head injuries. The approach used in the study was quantitative. Osborne reviews the liabilities athletic trainers in regards to sport related concussions. The research examines the negligence that occurs in these cases and provides insight to how athletic trainers can protect themselves through risk management. Also, discussed in the article are defenses athletic trainers may use in a court of law. This article uses a qualitative