Athletics

Athletic Resources

DSHA is committed to keeping student-athletes healthy, hydrated and concussion and injury free. Check out the informative resources below to learn how you can help us accomplish this goal.

Recognizing Concussion Signs & Symptoms

Our goal at DSHA is to keep our student-athletes safe. Parents and students can help in this effort by recognizing concussion signs and symptoms.

These are some concussion SIGNS (what others can see in an injured athlete):

Dazed or stunned appearance
Change in the level of consciousness or awareness
Confused about assignment
Forgets plays
Unsure of score, game, opponent
Clumsy
Answers more slowly than usual
Shows behavior changes
Loss of consciousness
Asks repetitive questions or memory concerns

These are some of the more common SYMPTOMS of concussion (what an injured athlete feels):

Headache
Nausea
Dizzy or unsteady
Sensitive to light or noise
Feeling mentally foggy
Problems with concentration and memory
Confused
Slow

Injured athletes can exhibit many or just a few of the signs and/or symptoms of concussion. However, if a player exhibits any signs or symptoms of concussion, the responsibility is simple: remove them from participation. “When in doubt sit them out.”

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