TABLE 1.
Injury Rates by Type of Event and Time in Season in NCAA Footballa
| Injuries, n | AEs, n | Rate per 1000 AEs (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | |||
| Preseason | n/a | 0 | n/a |
| In-season | 6861 | 183,995 | 37.29 (36.41-38.17) |
| Postseason | 159 | 6032 | 26.36 (22.26-30.46) |
| Total | 7020 | 190,027 | 36.94 (36.08-37.81) |
| Scrimmage | |||
| Preseason | 693 | 43,520 | 15.92 (14.74-17.11) |
| In-season | 109 | 7526 | 14.48 (11.76-17.20) |
| Postseason | n/a | 0 | n/a |
| Total | 802 | 51,046 | 15.71 (14.62-16.80) |
| Regular practice | |||
| Preseason | 6187 | 625,953 | 9.88 (9.64-10.13) |
| In-season | 3690 | 1,023,444 | 3.61 (3.49-3.72) |
| Postseason | 230 | 75,770 | 3.04 (2.64-3.43) |
| Total | 10,107 | 1,725,167 | 5.86 (5.74-5.97) |
| Walkthrough | |||
| Preseason | 76 | 50,361 | 1.51 (1.17-1.85) |
| In-season | 70 | 198,098 | 0.35 (0.27-0.44) |
| Postseason | 0 | 7456 | 0.00 |
| Total | 146 | 255,915 | 0.57 (0.48-0.66) |
aData originate from the Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention Injury Surveillance Program, 2004-2005 to 2008-2009. AE, athlete-exposure; n/a, not applicable; NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association.