This document provides information about concussions, including definitions, symptoms, causes, famous individuals who have suffered concussions, activities that can lead to concussions, and steps that have been taken to address concussions. It also discusses career options in athletic training and an individual's plans to study hotel and restaurant management in college.

1. ConcussionsWhat is a concussion? Jacob Gershenson Block: B 11/15/10

2. Definition: A concussion is an injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like. Shock caused by the impact of a collision, blow, ect. Statistic: About 300,000, one in every four athletes 18 or younger, suffer some form of concussion Introduction

4. Fogginess

5. Difficulty Concentrating

6. Easily Confused

7. Difficulty with memory

8. Nausea

9. Lack of Energy

10. Dizziness

11. Blurred Vision

12. Sensitive to lights and sounds

13. Mood ChangesWhat are symptoms of a concussion?

14. The NFL has banned players from returning to a game or practice the same day they exhibit symptoms of a concussion For the first time, the NFL put posters featuring warnings about the dangers of a concussion, in all 32 locker rooms Washington State’s new law requires a doctors clearance before youth athletes can resume play after a concussion What have people been doing about concussions?

15. By taking a hard hit to the head Car accident Sports Injuries How can a person get a concussion?

17. DeSean Jackson

18. Todd Heap

19. Kevin Boss

20. Hussain Abdullah

21. Jacob Bell

22. Many NHL players

23. Kristian Husekius

24. Marc Savard

25. Man NFL players

26. DeSean Jackson

27. Todd Heap

28. Kevin Boss

29. Hussain Abdullah

30. Jacob Bell

31. Many NHL players

32. Kristian Husekius

34. Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Entry level for 2008 averaged about $35,000, the average overall salary is about 45,000, with the upper ranges from $55,000-$85,00 Physical Trainer, Expected to grow 37% from 2008-2018 Sports Doctor Athletic Trainer

35. I will be attending River Hill High School Wishing, to study Hotel and Restaurant Management I thought, Hotel and Restaurant Management would be very interesting to learn about. For example, You must be good in math, and 2 years of Spanish. Whish I am definitely taking at River Hill High School. Hotel and Restaurant Management

36. Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Out of State tuition and fees are $29,622. In State tuition and fees are $11,722. Housing is $7,820, and Books/ Supplies are $962 120 credits, including elective credits are required for the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training 52% women and 48% men on campus. A graduation rate of 68%. It is a Division I school whist 34,489 undergrad enrollment. Their mascot is a Spartan.

37. Donated food for the Food on the 15th program and volunteered in the distribution of the items to adult living facilities To help the Seniors in need for food and to get my Community Service Hours in Community Service

38. Customer Service Rep. at Dick’s Sporting Goods ( 2016-2018) Waiter at Ruby Tuesday (2013-2015) WHC Baseball Umpire (2011-2015) Prior Job Experience

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