Sergio, LaurenMarks, CeAnn Alexia2025-04-102025-04-102024-07-312025-04-10https://hdl.handle.net/10315/42734Sex-related differences are commonly overlooked in most biomedical fields including concussion research. Much of the current concussion literature focuses on the analyses of males or a combined approach, lacking the separation of sexes for analytical purposes. Methods: Data were collected from 299 university athletes with varying concussion histories. Kinematic visuomotor measures and emotional symptoms were assessed through a basic visuomotor task and SCAT self-report measures. Results: Visuomotor performance varied substantially with concussion history and sex, with multiple concussions being linked to better performance. Emotionality results revealed females with 2 or more concussions have higher odds of being irritable, while 21-22-year-old females have lower odds of being nervous/anxious compared to their younger counterparts. No significant emotionality results were discovered for males. Conclusion: This study underscores distinctive recovery metrics between sexes in emotional and visuomotor domains following concussive injury. Findings suggest the need for tailored diagnostics and treatment for athletes following injury.Author owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.Electronic Thesis or Dissertation2025-04-10Sex-related differencesVisuomotor skillsCognitionCognitive-motor integrationBrain resilienceMotor skill reserveEmotionalityConcussive injuryTraumatic brain injuryNeurocognitive functionPost-concussion symptomsVisuomotor coordinationEmotional regulationCognitive impairmentNeuropsychological assessmentSports-related concussionSex differences in brain functionMotor skillsReaction timeConcussion recoveryNeurotraumaNeurosciencePsychologyKinesiologyConcussion outcomes