Topic 219: Head Injuries in Contact Sports

A1–A2 Level

1. What sports involve a lot of body contact?

2. Why can players hit their heads during games?

3. What can happen if someone hits their head hard?

4. Why do players wear helmets or head protection?

5. How can coaches help keep players safe?

6. Why is it important to stop playing after an injury?

7. What signs show a player may be hurt?

8. Why should children be extra careful in sports?

9. How can rules make sports safer?

10. Why do referees stop games after hard hits?

11. Can rest help the body heal after injury? How?

12. Why should players tell coaches when they feel pain?

13. How can training reduce injuries?

14. Why is safety more important than winning?

15. Can sports still be fun with safety rules? How?

16. How do you feel when players get injured during games?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why are head injuries a serious concern in contact sports?

18. How can repeated head injuries affect players long-term?

19. What role do medical checks play in sports safety?

20. Why do some players hide injuries?

21. How can sports organizations reduce injury risks?

22. What changes to rules have improved safety?

23. How does protective equipment help prevent damage?

24. Why are young athletes at higher risk?

25. How can education help players recognize injuries?

26. Should injured players return to games quickly? Why?

27. How do fans influence pressure on players?

28. Can technology help detect injuries early? How?

29. How do coaches balance performance and safety?

30. Why is recovery time important after head injury?

31. Should contact sports be changed to be safer? Why?

32. How do you feel about allowing risky sports for youth?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do repeated head injuries affect brain health over time?

34. What ethical responsibilities do sports organizations have?

35. How should informed consent work in professional sports?

36. Can rule changes reduce injuries without harming the sport? Explain.

37. How do financial interests conflict with player safety?

38. What role does medical independence play in decisions?

39. Should leagues be legally responsible for long-term harm? Why?

40. How does media coverage affect awareness of injuries?

41. Can data tracking improve prevention strategies? How?

42. How should youth sports differ from professional sports?

43. What limits should exist on dangerous play styles?

44. How can culture within sports encourage safety reporting?

45. Should retired players receive long-term medical support? Why?

46. How do injury risks affect career choices in sports?

47. Can public policy influence sports safety standards? How?

48. How do you feel these injuries change views on contact sports?