KIN 212 Preston P Story

Description

Course Objective(s): 1, 2, 6

Module Level Obective(s): 3.1, 3.2

Background- 

“Concussion is a common and mild form of traumatic brain injury. A concussion happens when the brain is jostled inside the skull due to an outside impact to the head or body, a fall against a hard surface, or a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. This sudden movement of the brain can damage and stretch brain cells, cause chemical changes, and temporarily disrupt normal brain function, especially in the areas of memory and orientation. Traumatic brain injuries, even mild ones like concussions, are considered a brain disorder and can potentially cause lasting or permanent impact, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a fatal brain disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries… Anyone can experience a concussion. However, young children, teenagers, and people aged 65 and older have a greater risk for these mild traumatic brain injuries. Males are at a higher risk compared with females in most age groups, and people in the military and athletes who play contact sports have a greater risk for repeated concussions.” (American Brain Foundation, n.d.)

Instructions-

Watch the following video(s)

ESPN (2011, March 03). E:60 explores Preston Plevretes’ life after tragedy. YouTube. Retrieved April 27, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zE8ASA_X8g&t=14s

Discuss the following prompts:

1. Reflect on on the situation and discuss the importance of this topic to enhance/protect health and safety.

2. What area of concussion management do you think is most needed among the categories of prevention, treatment, rules/policies, and research? Defend your position.

3. What changes do you believe are needed to prevent such consequences to future generations?

Based upon the current course content, personal experiences, worldview, and media/resources provided, you must comment on the specific reflection prompts provided- reflecting on how they relate to the weekly topic(s) and current society. Posts should be thoughtful, insightful, and a minimum of 250-500 words. These posts should add significant substance to the conversation and clearly reference (i.e. cite) relevant information from researching academic sources related to the current course content (please follow current APA or MLA guidelines for your in-text citations and references). You must also respond to at least two classmates’ posts.