Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness
PACA delivers evidence-based concussion awareness and resources to schools and sports organizations in Peterborough. We provide educational programming and resources to students, athletes, and the broader sports community, aiming to create a healthier sports environment equipped to support and manage concussions.
Concussion Education Portal
The fastest and most effective way for athletes and students to learn about concussions and sports values. Our platform offers two 20-minute video programs, providing essential information for recognizing, managing, and preventing concussions in sport.
Local Concussion Education Docuseries
This community-based concussion education video series brings together different stakeholders within our local sport community to provide more context to concussion and education in sport. The series engages viewers of all ages as it takes them through a comprehensive understanding of PACA’s 4 pillars: Recognize, Remove, Manage and Prevent. The series interviews 19 with people in the Peterborough community who were in one way or another affected by concussions in sport.
The series engages viewers of all ages as it takes them through a comprehensive understanding of PACA’s 4 pillars: Recognize, Remove, Manage and Prevent.
Our Purpose
Increase awareness of concussions to Peterborough athletes in an effort to positively contribute to the Removal, Prevention, Management, and Recognition of concussions in sport. This website aims to help athletes, parents, coaches, sport administrators, school teachers, and administrators learn more about concussions through education, resource sharing, awareness, and more!
Resources
Learn more about local concussion resources as well as some of the leading concussion resources in Canada.
Education
Read about the concussion recovery process, how concussions impact mental health, and taking a holistic approach to management and prevention.
Awareness
Find out about the various awareness initiatives happening within the Peterborough community.
Community Partners
Learn more about the amazing group of community organizations that have made this initiative possible.
Get Involved
Check out the various ways to get involved with PACA and our community!
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By submitting your email we can begin to equip you with all the essential information you need to bring the PACA programs and up to date information on concussions to your sport organization. Together, let’s build a legacy of excellence within all Peterborough sport organization and make a lasting difference in the lives of athletes.
