Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: When Seconds Count

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

10

Overview

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of sudden death among youth athletes. It primarily targets athletes whose sport causes an elevated heart rate (football, basketball, soccer, track, etc.). While some exhibit warning signs such as fatigue and shortness of breath, for many people the first indication of a heart problem is cardiac arrest.  This video also contains support resources to help teachers to check for understanding.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

    HE19.HE.1.4

    Propose ways to prevent, reduce, and treat injuries and other health problems.

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    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
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