Introduction: 

Concussions in sports, particularly football, is a significant health concern.  While

there are documented benefits to participation in sports, there is debate that the risks outweigh
the benefits.  A great deal of effort has gone into attempting to make sports such as football safer,
including the solution being currently tested in the Ivy League.
The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the implications of a rule change being used in
college football, and whether or not it (or similar rules in other sports) could go far enough to
reduce the issue of concussions in sports.  Be sure to address all aspects of the assignment as
described below and follow formatting and submission guidelines.
Conceptual Steps: 

1. Start by watching the Big Hits, Broken Dreams video and reading

the Football Concussion Rates Drop After Rule Change Study (TIME Magazine)
article.(Attached)

Video (link):https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VH2KjItYXUY#
Reference: CNN. (2012, January 27). Dr. Sanjay Gupta Presents: Big Hits, Broken Dreams
[Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
feature=player_embedded&v=VH2KjItYXUY
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Article (pdf): (Attached)
In-text Citation: (Tanner, 2018)
Reference: Tanner, L. (2018, Oct. 2). Football Concussion Rates Plummet After One Simple
Rule Change, Study Shows. TIME Magazine. Retrieved from: http://time.com/5412533/football-
concussion-rates-drop-rule-change/

1. If necessary, briefly research the issue of Concussions in Sports, as well as overall

participation in sports.  You may or may not end up using this information, but it's
helpful to give yourself a better understanding and viewpoints on the issue.

2. Consider the issue: Is the rule change instituted in the Ivy League enough to address
the concussion in football issue? Make sure you could briefly explain it to someone
else. 
3. Identify two arguments that support the issue (Yes- the rule change is enough),
AND two arguments against the issue (No- the rule change is not enough).  These
MUST be arguments that are supported by evidence (i.e., from the video, TIME
article and your other sources, if you have them).
4. Reflect on how people from different socioeconomic status might view this issue.  In
other words, how might individuals of different socioeconomic status view the issue
 of concussion risk in youth/high school/college football?  How do these perspectives
relate to the arguments given in the previous paragraph?

 
Writing Guide
Answer in complete sentences and provide detailed explanations using specific examples from
the video, article, and any other sources you choose.
Paragraph 1: Clearly restate the issue (put it in your own words) and describe why it is an issue
of health and quality of life.
Issue: Is the rule change instituted in the Ivy League enough to address the concussion in
football issue?
Paragraph 2: Present at least 2 evidenced-based arguments for each position (PRO and CON)
on this issue and then discuss which position you advocate and why.  Present at least 2
arguments for each position.  You MUST use the video and article given, but are permitted to
use additional sources if you wish.
BE SURE YOUR ARGUMENTS ARE CLEARLY LABELED AS PRO or CON.
Paragraph 3: Identify and discuss the different perspectives that might be taken by individuals
based on socioeconomic status.    How do these perspectives relate to the arguments given in the
previous paragraph?
Formatting Outline:
Be sure that you clearly address each point above and elaborate on your answers. Your write-up
should be at least one full page, but no longer than 3 pages, using the formatting guidelines as
follows: 1"margins, double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font. Please be sure to complete this
assignment in paragraph form and use proper spelling and grammar.