Is enough being done to protect athletes from concussions? /

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by Wilcox, Christine.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: In controversy Published by : ReferencePoint, (San Diego, Calif. :) Physical details: 96 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Brain | Soccer injuries | Sports injuries | High school athletes | College athletes Year : 2015 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Colonel Gray High School 617.1 WIL Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Concussions damage the brain -- What are the origins of the concussion controversy in sports? -- How dangerous are concussions? -- Are adult leagues doing enough to protect players? -- Are schools and youth leagues doing enough to protect kids? -- Who is to blame for concussion risks to athletes?

Discusses what concussions are, how they occur, the damage they cause as well as debating whether or not enough is being done to protect athletes in a variety of sports.