A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions—a type of traumatic brain injury—to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The “Heads Up” initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.
CDC wants to equip coaches, parents, and young athletes across the country with the “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports” tool kit, which contains a:
Fact sheet for coaches on concussion
Fact sheet for athletes on concussion
Fact sheet for parents on concussion
Clipboard with concussion facts for coaches
Magnet with concussion facts for coaches and parents
Poster with concussion facts for coaches and sports administrators
Quiz for coaches, athletes, and parents to test their concussion knowledge