PSY 3069 Sport Brain Injuries
This seminar course provides a critical analysis of the risk and consequences of brain injuries sustained by athletes. After a brief introductory review of brain anatomy and function, this course will consider how sport-related brain injuries, especially concussions, occur and how such injuries are diagnosed and treated. Additional attention will be paid to considering the short- and long-term residual effects of head injuries. Emphasis will be devoted to evaluating both the neurophysiological and neuropsychological effects of sport-related brain injuries. Primary scholarly research articles will be incorporated into the assigned list of readings. Students interested in psychology, sports medicine, and behavioral neuroscience might find this seminar especially appealing.