INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 17, 2025) — A new, revised version of the Concussion For Students  course has officially launched on the NFHS Learning Center, with the ongoing goal of raising awareness about concussion as a serious injury and to educate students nationwide on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion.

Originally launched on July 1, 2016, the course has undergone a significant update, providing students with improved educational content, a fresh look, and enhanced learning experience.

“Concussions are an injury, and it's vital that students understand the potential impact they can have,” said Dan Schuster, NFHS Director of Educational Services. “The goal is to not only educate students, but to empower them to help their teammates and peers recognize when someone might be injured. This revision ensures that students are better equipped to handle concussions, whether they’re on the field or in the classroom.”

Since the original course was launched almost nine years ago, about 1.8 million “Concussion for Students” courses have been accessed through the NFHS Learning Center, highlighting the growing demand for concussion education. The updated version builds on the core curriculum of the original course, with a focus on better engagement through video content, animated examples, and updated perspectives on concussion from a student’s point of view.

The revision process involved collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which also helped with the original concussion course in 2016. The updated content aligns more closely with other concussion training programs, ensuring consistency across education platforms. In addition, the course now includes a refreshed visual design, with new videos and a more modern look to enhance the learning experience.

“We’re excited to present this new version, which not only looks better but will provide students with even more valuable information,” Schuster said. “We know the previous version had a positive impact, but this new version will take it to the next level, ensuring students are more aware, more engaged and better prepared.”

The updated Concussion For Students  online course is available for free on the Learning Center at www.NFHSLearn.com.
Originally established in 2007 as the NFHS Coach Education Program, the Learning Center has evolved from just two courses for coaches (Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid for Coaches) to more than 100 online education courses, over 75 of which are free, and recently surpassed more than 25 million courses delivered.
 
This release was written by Parker Rodgers, an intern in the NFHS Publications/Communications Department and a sports media major at Indiana University in Bloomington.