Heads Up: How Education Impacts Concussion Awareness in Ice Hockey

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The Science of Hockey

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The Science of Hockey explores the scientific aspects of ice hockey and other sports. The podcast utilizes data, research, and evidence to explain how the sport is played, trained, and understood. From biomechanics to performance psychology, the podcast provides scientific insights into the game, going beyond traditional commentary and focusing on the science behind the action. The goal is to make scientific information accessible and engaging for players, coaches, parents, and fans of hockey.

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Heads Up: How Education Impacts Concussion Awareness in Ice Hockey

The Science of Hockey

11 minutes 54 seconds

1 month ago

Heads Up: How Education Impacts Concussion Awareness in Ice Hockey

This episode investigates whether concussion education programs actually improve knowledge and behavior among hockey players. Learn how well players understand symptoms, risks, and reporting—and what more needs to be done to protect athletes.
Explore the link between education and concussion awareness in ice hockey. This episode reveals how informed players really are about head injuries, and whether formal education helps prevent underreporting and risky play.
Main source: Association between concussion education and concussion knowledge, beliefs and behaviours among youth ice hockey parents and coaches: a cross-sectional study
Amanda M. Black, Keith Owen Yeates, Shelina Babul, Alberto Nettel-Aguirre, Carolyn A. Emery
BMJ Open. 2020; 10(8): e038166. Published online 2020 Aug 23. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038166
PMCID: PMC7445332