NFHS – CONCUSSION IN SPORTS – 2026 UPDATE |
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND EDUCATIONAL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
How can you help prevent concussions?
Talking to students about ways to lower the chance for hits to the head.
What is the first thing you should do as a coach when one of your students has sustained a bump or
blow to the head or body and isn't acting right?
Remove the student from play and look for signs and symptoms of a concussion.
In general, how long should the return to play process take for an student to complete?
A week or more.
Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that a student may describe?
The student states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused and complain of a headache.
If a student returns to sports while still recovering from a concussion, it may:
Both A and B.
When can concussions occur?
In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity.
Which of the following would indicate a medical emergency that requires activating EMS/calling 9-1-1?
The student lost consciousness, is vomiting persistently and seems to become increasingly more
confused and restless.
The student shall be removed from play and the student's parents should be alerted about a possible
concussion immediately following the game or practice - before allowing the child to go home. What
other elements make up "HEADS UP" Action Plan?
Both A and B.
How can a concussion be identified?
Watching for different types of signs or symptoms after a student gets a hit to the head or body.
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND EDUCATIONAL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
How can you help prevent concussions?
Talking to students about ways to lower the chance for hits to the head.
What is the first thing you should do as a coach when one of your students has sustained a bump or
blow to the head or body and isn't acting right?
Remove the student from play and look for signs and symptoms of a concussion.
In general, how long should the return to play process take for an student to complete?
A week or more.
Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that a student may describe?
The student states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused and complain of a headache.
If a student returns to sports while still recovering from a concussion, it may:
Both A and B.
When can concussions occur?
In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity.
Which of the following would indicate a medical emergency that requires activating EMS/calling 9-1-1?
The student lost consciousness, is vomiting persistently and seems to become increasingly more
confused and restless.
The student shall be removed from play and the student's parents should be alerted about a possible
concussion immediately following the game or practice - before allowing the child to go home. What
other elements make up "HEADS UP" Action Plan?
Both A and B.
How can a concussion be identified?
Watching for different types of signs or symptoms after a student gets a hit to the head or body.
