Abstract
The purpose of this study is to measure recognizing the frequency of concussions and to analyse potential risk factors for concussion after snowboard-related concussion safety education during snowboarding classes. Cohort prospective design was used. A total of 208 university students (F=72;M=136) participated in this research. The intervention on snowboard-related safety education was implemented for 30 minutes at the first day of snowboarding classes begin. The demographic data, knowledge of concussion before/after the intervention, and concussion data were collected via a self-report form. The frequency of concussions and factors associated with injuries were analysed by Chi-square test. In results, 17 concussions per 100 S-E occurred during 3 nights/4 days snowboarding classes. Also, the frequency of concussions and multiple concussions were high in females than males and there was a significant difference between gender(p<.05). In conclusions, the frequency of concussions in overall and in females were high during snowboarding classes in 08/09 season. To reduce the risk of concussion frequency, more practices on appropriate falling techniques and balance training are alternative options and especially recommended for females.
| Translated title of the contribution | Measurement on Recognizing the Frequency of Concussions after Snowboard-related Concussion Safety Education |
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| Original language | Korean |
| Pages (from-to) | 35-44 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | 한국여성체육학회지 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2010 |