Download or read book An Examination of concussion management for student athletes in higher education written by Jennifer L. Herrick and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concussions have become more prevalent in collegiate athletics in the past decade. For this reason, it is an important topic for discussion (Covassin, Swanik, & Sachs, 2003). Literature gives several definitions that one may use when defining this mild traumatic brain injury (Covassin, Moran, & Wilhelm, 2013; Kreck, 2014). In addition, literature discusses several signs and symptoms that are associated with this injury along with return to play guidelines (Covassin, Moran & Wilhelm, 2013). However, there are no universal guidelines for returning to the classroom or the amount of time an athlete should rest cognitively. There is material with suggestions for assisting students when a concussion occurs in sport, but research is constant as concussions are ever-changing (Laubscher, Digjkstra, Strydom & Peters, 2010). Secondary school systems may benefit by educating athletic personnel involved during the concussion process. Included may be coaches, staff, faculty, administration, and also student-athletes. Looking forward a concussion management program helps there to be a smooth transition back to daily functions for the student-athlete. In chapter three and Appendices A & B, a program for implementation is found. This includes an outline, questions for surveying, and recommendations for future research.