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- Title
Concussion Knowledge, Attitude, and Risk Management Practices of High School Girls' Soccer Coaches.
- Authors
Sungwon Kim; Connaughton, Daniel P.; Sagas, Michael; Yong Jae Ko
- Abstract
Concussion rates in soccer are comparable to those found in high-contact and/or collision sports. Evidence has suggested a higher concussion rate among female soccer players compared to their male counterparts. The purpose of this study was to examine (1) concussion knowledge, attitude, and risk management practices of high school girls' soccer coaches and (2) the interrelationships between knowledge, attitude, and risk management practices. One hundred forty high school girls' soccer coaches completed an online survey. Most coaches demonstrated a high level of knowledge regarding key concussion facts and strongly agreed that it is important to create an environment in which athletes are encouraged to report concussions. A positive attitude toward concussions had a strong influence on employment of risk management practices (F = 4.20, p < .001). Findings from this study may help develop, revise, and promote effective concussion education programs and safety policies in interscholastic and youth soccer.
- Subjects
HIGH school girls; SOCCER coaching; BRAIN concussion; ATTITUDE (Psychology); PERSONNEL management
- Publication
Physical Educator, 2020, Vol 77, Issue 5, p829
- ISSN
0031-8981
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18666/TPE-2020-V77-I5-10189