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Lovell,
M. R., & Collins, M. W. (1998). The neuropsychological
assessment of the college football player. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation,
13, 9-26. |
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of Study: |
Summary |
| Purpose: |
Review
the past use of psychological testing in sports and present a model of
neuropsychological assessment that is used in the National Football League.
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Topics:
Conclusion:
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- Discussion of
second impact syndrome
- Explanation
and historical background of neuropsychological screenings
- Explanation
of timeline restrictions
- Summary of the
Pittsburgh Steelers Test Battery
- Discussion of
neuropsychological screenings with high school and younger athletes.
- List of tests
useful in the assessment of sports-related head injury
- Neuropsychological
evaluations are helpful in assessing athletes who sustain a concussion
or concussions; however, baseline information is essential.
- Neuropsychological
evaluations are likely to be used more frequently with athletes as
new approaches to testing are developed that allow for large numbers
of individuals to be tested in a short period of time.
- More research
in this area is needed.
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