Anthony DeRosa
Assessment Project
1) The objective of this assessment is to measure a head injury from an concussed
athlete
2) This assessment is designed for high school students participating in a sport
from grades 7 to 12.
3) This grade scale is rated from player feedback, improvement, and clearance after
a concussion. It measures the severity of a concussion.
4). A component to evaluate a concussion is the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool
(SCAT). SCAT is method of evaluating athletes after a concussion, which measures
symptoms from a concussion.
5) The grading scale is measures post concussion symptoms from a scale 1-5. Each
symptom is graded according how the concussed athlete appears or feels. No
symptom at all to 1 is rated none. A rating 2 to 3 is graded moderate and a rating 4
to 5 is graded a severe symptom.
6)This test is an on field evaluation or when an concussed athlete presents
themselves to the athletic training room. This grading scale is performed by the
team physician or Athletic Trainers. No equipment, or time given is needed.
7) A headache is common complaint after a concussion; localized pain can indicate
a contusion, skull fracture, or intracranial hemorrhage. Memory impairment is
measured to determine the inability to recall events before the onset of the injury.
Trauma to the cerebrum can result in unusual communication between the
examiner and the patient. This can manifest itself through inappropriate behavior,
irrational thinking, and apparent mental disability or personality changes.
Individual’s behavior, attitude, and demeanor may become altered after brain
trauma. After a head injury, the athlete may verbally or physically lash out at those
attempting to assist. An athlete’s balance and coordination may be hindered
secondary to trauma to the cerebellum or the inner ear. A profound loss of muscular
coordination, ataxia, may be noticed. Ringing in the ears maybe described
immediately after the blow but should subside with time. Also an athlete’s normal
vision should be taken into account. Persistent blurred or double vision is severe.
This grading scale is a formative evaluation. Any athlete being assessed with
this test is pulled away from activity immediately. The team physician is the only
person that can clear the athlete from a concussion and return to play with full
activity. The grading scale determine how severe and the duration of a concussion.
A minor concussion is a total score less than 15. The athlete is ruled out from
physical activity for at least one week. A moderate concussion is rated a score
greater than 15 but less than 30. The athlete is out for at least two and a half weeks
and must receive permission from the team physician to return to play. A score
greater than 40 is a severe concussion and needs medical attention immediately.
Scores can fall in between the grading system Anything over The concussed
athlete should be monitored daily
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT)
Name________________ Date_________________
Grade________________ Sport________________
None Moderate Severe
0-1 2-3 4-5
Post Concussion Symptom Scale
Does the athlete have a headache? Does the athlete appear dizzy or have balance problems?
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Does the athlete suffer any ringing in ears? Any vision problems?
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Does the athlete appear dazed or confused? Did the athlete vomit or appear nauseous?
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Does the athlete feel confused? Does the athlete have difficulty concentrating?
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Does the athlete appear more emotional than usual Does that athlete have difficulty remembering?
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Minor concussion 40