M4A2 Learning Assessment

Assignment 2: Learning Assessment System Assignment (LASA) 

I—Neuroanatomy Essay

Raphael Arena, a bright and talented young football player, received both an academic and a football scholarship to a major university.

During the first half of the semester, he excelled academically and was the star placekicker on special teams, earning the team two victories in overtime with his field goals.

Unfortunately, while kicking the last game-winning field goal, Raphael was hit head-on by a defensive player, and their helmets collided.The team physician stated that Raphael had sustained a concussion.

He anticipates a full recovery; however, for a few weeks, Raphael may experience difficulty with basic cognitive processes such as attention and memory.

As you are the sport psychology consultant to the team, Raphael privately consults you and asks for a more detailed explanation about what this means for him off the football field.

He knows that he sustained a direct hit to his frontal lobes and was unconscious for less than a minute, but he wants to know what to expect and how this may impact his academic performance during the recovery period.

On the basis of what you have learned on neuroanatomy and your research using the Argosy University library resources, write an APA research paper on neuroanatomy.

The research paper must consist of the following:A title pageAn essay comprising around 4–5 pages. In your essay, include your responses to the following:Explain the cognitive functions that are associated with the frontal lobes.Analyze how an injury to this area of the brain may impact attention and memory.Explain the associated symptoms that may manifest in an academic environment.Describe the potential signs to look for to indicate further evaluation may be needed.A reference pageApply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsExplained what cognitive functions are associated with the frontal lobes.

40Analyzed how an injury to this area of the brain may impact attention and memory.

52Explained associated symptoms that may manifest in an academic environment.

44Described potential signs to look for that may indicate further evaluation may be needed.

36Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

28Total:200