Athletes face tough hits, players susceptible to concussions
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 16:07
in Psychology & Sociology
With the recent deaths of football players top of mind, parents and coaches should always be mindful of the risks of concussions. Kim Gorgens, assistant professor and neuropsychologist at the University of Denver (DU), says that the average football player receives 103 Gs when hit during a game. Most concussions deliver 95 Gs to the human body upon impact.