The Centers for Disease Control
Concussion in Sports (Web Site)

Take a look at how information is presented on the Web site of the Centers for Disease Control. This page, on concussions that occur when playing sports, is one of several pages about traumatic brain injury. The opening page of this section defines traumatic brain injury and explains its various causes. Other pages in the section offer statistics about how many people suffer traumatic brain injury, descriptions of its potential effects on physical and mental health, and educational videos and slide shows for coaches, teachers, and parents.

Click on the arrows below to move through the Web site.

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Starting a Conversation: Respond to “Concussion in Sports”
In the text boxes below, consider how the Concussion in Sports Web site presents information by responding to the following questions:

  1. Question

    This site was written for a general audience. How well do the writers present information? Is the information clear and easy to understand? Does the site anticipate your questions about concussions? Why or why not?

  2. Question

    Look at the structure and design of the site’s front page, especially the navigation tabs on the left. How does the design make information stand out as important?

  3. Question

    The site includes buttons linking to “Heads Up,” a training course about concussion for both coaches and medical professionals. How does the site differentiate between the general audience and this more specific audience?

  4. Question

    Click on the “Survivor Stories” link in the navigation column and view the Survivor Stories page. Notice the Facebook link for users to submit their own stories. What purpose do these reader-submitted materials serve?

  5. Question

    On the “Survivor Stories” page, click the link to watch the video of Tracy’s story. How does the video enhance the site as a whole? How does the genre of video present information differently than the rest of the Web site?
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