👉 In the context of sports and physical education, a concussed athlete is someone who has sustained an injury that causes them to lose consciousness. Concussions are caused by blows or impacts to the head that can cause permanent brain damage, including loss of consciousness, altered consciousness, temporary paralysis, and even death. The term "concussional" comes from the Latin word "concus," which means "break" or "crack." In this context, it refers to a type of concussed
