| Rocket Blades | By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
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| Cost | Free |
What does the app do?
Rocket Blades is a fun game developed for young children to educate them about concussion injury and safety. This app aims to teach children about concussion in an enjoyable, entertaining game. By playing the game, children learn the different ways your brain can get hurt during sports activities, how important it is to tell a coach, parent or other adult when an injury occurs, and the importance of taking time to rest and recover if they have a concussion.
When players are injured the game simulates concussion symptoms, making the screen blurry and play more challenging. Children are prompted to tell a grown-up when a player is injured and swap injured players out for a healthy teammate. At the end of each level, a doctor checks out all the injured players to make sure their brains are rested and recharged, and they are healthy to race.
For the complete app description, go to iTunes(external link) and the app website(external link).
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✔ Very simple, clear, repetitive messages that children can understand. |
✘ Children may be bored quickly with this game and its repetitive messages. |
Privacy and security
The app does not collect personal, identifiable data. A privacy policy is available and there are no concerns about it.
Read more about things you can do to improve your safety and security when using apps.
Review details
- April 2021, Version 1.1.1, Apple iOS
- November 2018, Version 1.0, Android
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| If you are the developer and would like to provide updated information about this app, please email the app library manager at applibrary@healthify.org.nz. |
Learn more
Daugherty J, Miles I, Sarmiento K, et al. A description and evaluation of the concussion education application HEADS UP Rocket Blades(external link) Health Promot Pract. 2018 Mar 1:1524839918764670.
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