C13 : Heads Up: Reducing the Risk of Concussions in Girls' Hockey Through Root Cause Analysis


Students Maya Clapperton
School HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 10
Group Group 4 - Health Sciences I
Abstract Research shows that female hockey players are suffering concussions more frequently and more severely than males. My hypothesis is that in addition to physiological differences between girls and boys, there are differences in the way that the game is trained and played that contribute to this risk. Through research and statistical analysis, this project will identify those factors in support of a science-based prevention strategy.
Awards
Group Award Prize
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Dofasco Quality Systems Award$ 100
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award
The Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton Health Research AwardsThe Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton Health Research Intermediate Award$ 100