Dissertation
The ABCS of Sport-related Concussion in Junior Rugby Union: An Analysis of Antecedents, Behaviours, Consequences, and Sociotechnical Systems
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00630
Abstract
Participating in any contact sport comes with an obvious increased risk of injury. The aim of this project was to explore the possible individual differences that may pre-dispose junior (11-17 years old) rugby union players to both sustaining a sport-related concussion, as well as the characteristics and behaviours which may lead them to experience a longer recovery profile following injury. Using a biopsychosocial framework, this research comprised of four major studies; the antecedents which may predict concussion; the behaviours that may increase a player's risk of sustaining a concussion; the cognitive and emotional consequences of concussion; and a systems analysis of how people within different roles prevent, identify, and treat sport-related concussion.
Details
- Title
- The ABCS of Sport-related Concussion in Junior Rugby Union: An Analysis of Antecedents, Behaviours, Consequences, and Sociotechnical Systems
- Authors
- Amanda Clacy
- Contributors
- Rachael Sharman (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00630
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450431802621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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