Football Helmet Safety in St. Louis Schools

The video explores the popularity and dangers of high school football, focusing on helmet safety. It shares Charlie's concussion story and highlights Virginia Tech's research on helmet effectiveness. The investigation reveals varying helmet safety levels in local schools, emphasizing the importance of parental awareness and resources for checking helmet ratings.

What is the most popular sport in America?

• Soccer

• Football

• Baseball

• Basketball

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What is the only thing protecting a football player from a head injury?

• Shoulder pads

• Helmet

• Mouthguard

• Knee pads

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Why did Janet Hill not want her son to play football?

• Too boring

• Too time-consuming

• Too rough

• Too expensive

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What did Charlie Hill experience after his concussion?

• Muscle pain

• Bad headaches

• Nausea

• Fever

Which university conducted research on football helmets?

• Harvard

• Virginia Tech

• MIT

• Stanford

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What is the highest star rating a football helmet can receive according to the Virginia Tech study?

• Five stars

• Four stars

• Six stars

• Three stars

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How many times is each helmet model tested in the Virginia Tech study?

• 150 times

• 50 times

• 100 times

• 120 times

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What percentage can the risk of concussion be reduced by using a five-star helmet?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

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How many one-star helmets were found at Saint Charles West?

• 10

• 14

• 16

• 12

Where can parents find information about their child's school helmet ratings?

• ksdk.com

• Local library

• Sports store

• School office