Year of Award
2017
Document Type
Professional Paper
Degree Type
Master of Athletic Training (MAT)
Degree Name
Health and Human Performance (Athletic Training Program Option)
Other Degree Name/Area of Focus
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Department or School/College
Department of Health and Human Performance
Committee Chair
Valerie Moody
Commitee Members
Heather Labbe, Annie Sondag
Keywords
concussion, policy development, YMCA, concussion education, parent concussion education, coach concussion education
Publisher
University of Montana
Subject Categories
Sports Medicine
Abstract
This professional paper addresses the implementation of concussion policy for the YMCA of Missoula. Specifically, evaluating concussion policy throughout the United States and determining key aspects of implementation. Evaluating the role of all people who that are influenced by concussion policy is imperative to developing a sound policy. Athletes, parents, coaches and health care providers each play essential roles when considering the effectiveness of policy implementation. While exploring varying concussion policies and research, this professional paper recognizes each of these essential aspects and incorporates them into the final Concussion Policy by the YMCA of Missoula.
Recommended Citation
Forkin, Keith, "Concussion Policy Development at the YMCA of Missoula" (2017). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 10979.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/10979
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