SPORTS MEDICINE HOSA CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Head and Neck Injuries in Sports. Answer: Management of cervical spine and brain
injuries
● Cervical Spine Injury Protocol. Answer: Maintaining immobilization and activating
emergency system
● Helmet Removal in Sports. Answer: Guidelines for when to remove athletic helmet
● Spear Tackling. Answer: Prohibited technique using crown of helmet to contact opponent
● Stinger Management. Answer: Rest and return to play when symptoms resolve and
strength returns
● Second Impact Syndrome Prevention. Answer: Strict return to play after complete
concussion recovery
● Vestibular Rehabilitation. Answer: Treatment for balance and dizzitory dysfunction after
concussion
● Vision Therapy in Concussion. Answer: Treatment for visual processing deficits after
brain injury
● Cognitive Rest. Answer: Limiting mental exertion during concussion recovery
● Sub-Symptom Threshold Exercise. Answer: Activity staying below symptom provocation
level
● Sport-Specific Rehabilitation. Answer: Phase 5 of return to play with full contact training
● Spine Board Use in Athletics. Answer: Indication and technique for spinal immobilization
● Manual In-Line Stabilization. Answer: Holding head neutral pending spinal clearance
● Soft Tissue Mobilization. Answer: Manual therapy technique addressing scar tissue and
restriction
● Joint Mobilization. Answer: Manual therapy technique restoring joint motion
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Head and Neck Injuries in Sports. Answer: Management of cervical spine and brain
injuries
● Cervical Spine Injury Protocol. Answer: Maintaining immobilization and activating
emergency system
● Helmet Removal in Sports. Answer: Guidelines for when to remove athletic helmet
● Spear Tackling. Answer: Prohibited technique using crown of helmet to contact opponent
● Stinger Management. Answer: Rest and return to play when symptoms resolve and
strength returns
● Second Impact Syndrome Prevention. Answer: Strict return to play after complete
concussion recovery
● Vestibular Rehabilitation. Answer: Treatment for balance and dizzitory dysfunction after
concussion
● Vision Therapy in Concussion. Answer: Treatment for visual processing deficits after
brain injury
● Cognitive Rest. Answer: Limiting mental exertion during concussion recovery
● Sub-Symptom Threshold Exercise. Answer: Activity staying below symptom provocation
level
● Sport-Specific Rehabilitation. Answer: Phase 5 of return to play with full contact training
● Spine Board Use in Athletics. Answer: Indication and technique for spinal immobilization
● Manual In-Line Stabilization. Answer: Holding head neutral pending spinal clearance
● Soft Tissue Mobilization. Answer: Manual therapy technique addressing scar tissue and
restriction
● Joint Mobilization. Answer: Manual therapy technique restoring joint motion
