The Effect of Football Position Played on Force of Impact to the Head
School Name
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to see the effect that football position played has on force of impact to the head. To conduct this experiment Riddell concussion sensors were put in the helements of high school varsity football players. When the season was over I collected the data from the concussions senors of players that signed consent forms. The data was measured in alerts and sub alerts. From the data I found that linemen received a greater force of impact to the head than skilled position (wide receivers and running backs). I believe I got these results because lineman go head up against some of the biggest players on the field every play and this gives them a greater chance to hit their head hard.
Recommended Citation
Blair, Jim, "The Effect of Football Position Played on Force of Impact to the Head" (2018). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 127.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2018/all/127
Location
Neville 121
Start Date
4-14-2018 11:15 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
The Effect of Football Position Played on Force of Impact to the Head
Neville 121
The purpose of this project was to see the effect that football position played has on force of impact to the head. To conduct this experiment Riddell concussion sensors were put in the helements of high school varsity football players. When the season was over I collected the data from the concussions senors of players that signed consent forms. The data was measured in alerts and sub alerts. From the data I found that linemen received a greater force of impact to the head than skilled position (wide receivers and running backs). I believe I got these results because lineman go head up against some of the biggest players on the field every play and this gives them a greater chance to hit their head hard.
