Date of Award
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Kinesiology
Committee Chairperson
Katherine Morrison, Ph.D, LAT, ATC
Committee Member
Pamela Chlad, M.Ed., RN, LAT, ATC
Committee Member
John Smith, MS, LAT, ATC
Abstract
Context: Current literature speculates the risks associated with low magnitude head impacts. Objective: The purpose of this study was to record head impact exposures (HIEs) and threshold impacts using the Riddell InSite© accelerometer sensors. Design: Observational cohort. Setting: Data was collected at a Division III College throughout the 2018 season. Participants: Thirty-six football players [18 lineman (LM), 18 backs (BKs), [(age=19.81±1.14years, mass=99.90±17.94kg, height=184.36±5.20cm)] volunteered for this study. Main Outcome Measures: HIEs (low magnitude (LHIE, 15-28Gs), medium magnitude (MHIE, 29-63Gs), high magnitude (HHIE, >63Gs)), threshold impacts (linear and rotational acceleration, location and duration of impact) (95% and 99%), and location of impact. Results: A total of 6986 impacts were sustained with only 2 reported concussions. Independent t-tests revealed significantly (P
Recommended Citation
Jennings, Nicole A., "The Utilization of Helmet Accelerometer Sensors to Measure Head Impacts in American Football Players Throughout the Season" (2019). West Chester University Master’s Theses. 41.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_theses/41