Many athletes in retirement have suffered from life changing injuries. “Nine out of 10 athletes say they have been injured playing a sport, and 54 percent say they have played with an injury such as a sprain or even a broken bone” (“Changing the Culture of Youth Sports”). This is what happens to almost every athlete across the world if they play a contact sport.People can change this for the better of both sides, entertainment and human health, if they educate people, change their mindset or attitude, and use more money. One way to prevent sports injuries is to educate people. There are many sports injuries that happen often. “Sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising,” (“What are Sports Injuries”). Sports injuries happen very often. There are many, many different injuries, but only two types. “There are two kinds of sports injuries:acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly when playing or exercising. Chronic injuries happen after you play a sport or exercise for a long time.” (“What are Sports Injuries”). Two types of sports injuries would make people think that there is a small chance of getting hurt, but there are way more than you can think of inside those categories. A lot of people think they are tough, and not that they aren’t, but you should never ignore an injury. “Never try to “work through” the pain of a sports
People can change this for the better of both sides, entertainment and human health, if they educate people, change their mindset or attitude, and use more money. People around the globe seem to think that it is the National Football League or the head of all the other sports fault for bad injuries. I think it is everyone’s fault because if it is a person you know you should warn them and try to help them with their decision, but still do not make the decision for them. This problem surely will be extinct if we all work to help players not to get
Are young children putting their health and even their lives at risk if they partake in the sport of football? Some claim that the American sport is far too dangerous and the risk of concussions and injuries far outway the pros of the physical sport, while others insist that technological improvements and new regulations have made the sport safer. Jonathan Zimmerman, a professor of history and education at New York University, argues in his paper, “We Must Stop Risking the Health of Young Football Players,” that football is a sport that is too dangerous for the youth. He states his belief that technological improvements in helmets and changes in the rules of the sport have had little effect on reducing injuries and that nothing has worked.
In Daniel Flynn’s essay “Football Does a Body Good,” he states his point of view on football and the way people should see it. Football is a dangerous sport that has caused many types of head injuries concussions and other health problems throughout the years. This popular sport has caused many players to develop diseases later on in life, such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, also known as CTE, Alzheimer 's, and Dementia. One of the NFL’s most pressing issues is concussions, which can have life-changing health effects on the football players.
Stats for the football leagues are a big deal for fans. Fans are obsessed with numbers its a big deal for the fans. In 2001 there were 150,000 athletes that were injured at the age of nineteen and younger. In 2009 there were 250,000 injured athletes at the age of nineteen and younger. There is a 6.3 per 1,000 incidence a college player will suffer a concussion while a high school athlete has a 11.2 per 1,000. Risk of concussions in football is high and equipment should continue to improve, but rules should stay the same in order for the game to remain
In fact it is more likely than not that player will get injured playing sports. Players suffer sprained ankles, bruises, broken bones and concussions. It is part of the game, an unfortunate likelihood. Sports in itself is dangerous and football is amongst the top of the list in terms of danger. It is up to the parents to decide whether or not it is a risk that they are willing to take. Does a boy channel the passion he inherited from his father to a different type of sport or activity? Does a parent pull their child form the sport because of the fear of injury? The fact remains that football needs changes to make it
Given the various intensive methods and strategies, prevention and recovery are key for high school student athletes. There is no specific prevention to injuries, almost all injuries have their own unique methods for prevention for each muscle group, joints and tendons. The underlying idea for optimal health is that although injuries have different preventative methods the important thing is that a preventative method is used. Prevention of injuries is key to succeed in athletics in high school. If even after preventative measures are taken recovery becomes essential to the athlete. The research and findings in this paper prove beyond a doubt that having the education of ones injury is key for prevention if injures as well as recovery.
The fact that the NFL did not have to accept liability as part of its concussion settlement, does not mean that they are not responsible, in fact, they should make it their duty to ensure that the football becomes a safer sport for everyone. It is extremely frustrating to hear that people do not care about the consequences of the player's injuries because they are just interested in the game. This truly upsets me because the lives of many players have been shattered as a result of depression or suicide that comes as a result of brain trauma. I think it is ludicrous to continue to tolerate these harsh plays knowing that they have detrimental effects just because people refuse to assimilate change. Despite the fact that people do not want to experience change they should, if they want to continue watching football they should help preserve it. How can one truly enjoy football if the violence in the sport causes depression, concussions, dementia and suicides as a result of brain trauma? As a nation, we should come together to end the harsh plays such as crown-of-the-helmet blows and helmet-to-hand hits. Honestly, removing these plays will not affect the entertainment of the game, in fact, I believe the audience will enjoy it more knowing that the players are uninjured. It makes sense to remove anything that could potentially have a detrimental effect on the health of any
The article shares with the reader that children who join competitive sports at a young age can learn discipline and healthy habits when performed right. Jordan strongly suggests athletes, coaches and parents need to be properly educated on safe training techniques and know how to read their children when they have an injury. This way the young athletes can join in on as many sport teams as they want. Over the recent years many regulations and laws have been passed, such as The Lystedt laws that “mandate a gradual return-to-play protocol to better protect youth athletes in all sports from the risks of preventable concussions”(Jordan). This will protect the players who do decide to specialize in one sport at an early
Changes can be made to try to make the sport safer, but as time goes on players will continue to get bigger and stronger, and we can’t change the fact that it is a full contact sport. Injuries will be inevitable, some will be minor and others can be fatal. Is a human life worth less than money or entertainment? Players risk the chance of a healthy future every time they step on the field. The human body is not made to take that continuous and ferocious impact game after game. Many players sell themselves short while putting their bodies in harm’s way which increases their probability of health complications down the road. If the violent aspect of the game is not addressed, it will negatively impact the future of players and the sport. Hopefully, the studies and research that is made public can somehow find a way to make the game safer for the players. Until that day comes, football is much too dangerous and not worth the
The National Football League is considered one of the most lucrative sports corporations in the world, with millions of people devoting their Sundays to nonstop action and the intense drama that is the NFL. But, what we don’t see as passionate sports fans is the trauma that our favorite players have to go through each and every play of every game. We watch as a player lies on the ground, but what we don’t notice is the pain that they are going through at that moment. According to Spinal Surgeon Michael Glieber, “Concussions are the most common injury in all levels of football.” Concussions can change an individual’s life in the blink of an eye, it’s not something you can take for granted. That’s why today I am analyzing the different views
In today’s society sports are a huge part of our culture. People of all ages watch and play all different kinds of sports. It is the American way for people to take an interest in sports and activities. They are becoming more and more popular as the years go on. One sport that is extremely popular in this country is football. Millions of people watch football of different levels including professional, college, and high school. Also many younger kids such as 7 or 8 years old are playing pop warner. This is great but considering a recent problem with this sport is the rise of concussions. The amount of concussions due to playing football is constantly on the incline and is forcing people to question the safety of the game.
From bright lights, big hits, and postgame interviews, to television commercials, team comradery, and multimillion-dollar deals. What comes next? Depression. Memory loss. Suicide. It’s not a strict protocol that fits every mold, however, the future lifestyle of a former player in the National Football League consists of constant medical exams and the inability to “access your entire brain” (Weller 47). Football has consistently had issues with head injuries no matter what level it is being played at and the NFL is a league filled with violent collisions from some of the world’s most athletically gifted players. Players are progressively being diagnosed with significant brain trauma due to the size and athleticism of the players in a game that is constantly evolving in terms of the speed and velocity at which these humans are colliding. But “can we make it more of an Indy 500 and less of a demolition derby?” (King 6). “Players are too fast and too strong to think they can hit each other in the head over and over and think they’ll keep walking away unharmed” (4). The effects of the collisions are far more impactful than the instant headache the player
Concussions have lifelong effects that are detrimental to people's health. 99% of people who have had concussions have C.T.E. which is a very traumatic brain injury. A substantial amount of NFL players have C.T.E., and studies show that former NFL players get dementia six times faster than other people their age. Some must wonder if trying to play professional football or just playing football in general is worth the lifelong risks that may be acquired. NFL player make lots of money, but they also endanger themselves. College athletes obtain a free education, but they also put their health at risk. Even with the potential of free college education or monetary gain, full contact sports such as football are detrimental rather than
Playing a sport whether its basketball, soccer, football or any other of your interest can be thrilling, and exciting. Not only can it be fun, yet physical exercise is good for the mind, body, and spirit. Therefore, as an athlete, one must keep in mind that playing any sport, injury is part of life and inevitable. Research has proven from time to time that severe injuries in sports can trigger psychological mental health issues, affecting their athletic performance. Recovering from an injury can indeed be a difficult process and athletes must wait for however long before being able to play the sport again.
Football injuries is something people hate to see and experience but are all a part of the game; and if athletes choose to play this sport they have to realize the longer you play the sport the more likely you are to get hurt playing that sport. Therefore athletes should be very careful and try to prevent if possible any injuries from happening to them as well as others.
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