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ArticleOpen access journal of sports medicine2021

Blowing the Whistle on Concussion Knowledge and Education in Youth Sport Referees.

Colin King, Erin Coughlan

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Colin KingSchool of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-8165-4844
Erin CoughlanSchool of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada.

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purposeTo gain an understanding of referee concussion knowledge, what sporting organizations were doing to prepare their referees to recognize concussions in youth sport, and what role referees could play in overall concussion safety. MATERIALS AND

methodsA total of 134 referees participated in the study across four provincial sporting organizations (rugby, soccer, ice hockey, and football). Participants completed a concussion knowledge questionnaire that explored knowledge about concussion education, recognition, management, preparedness, and the role of the referee in overall concussion management.

resultsOverall, the sample was found to be moderately knowledgeable about concussions. Referees that received previous formal concussion education had statistically significant higher average scores when compared to those without formalized concussion education (

conclusionThe findings from this study suggest that national, provincial, and individual sporting organizations should ensure that all stakeholders (including referees) are formally educated about concussions to encourage a safety-first environment for youth athletes. Educational sessions should focus on the general aspects of SRC while also focusing on the specific role of the referee in concussion recognition.

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injury preventioninjury recognitionofficialssports-related concussions

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PMID34377036
PMCPMC8349549

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