How many types of injuries to the Skeleton can you list? What injuries to the muscular system can you list?
How many things can you think of that can help prevent injury in sport?
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Preventing Injury Warming up Cooling down
Warm-up – warming the muscles gradually helps prevent injury. (Balloon example) Cool down – prevents injury and removes lactic acid, preventing soreness and aches.
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Organisers, officials and participants Facilities safe and secure e.g. nothing dangerous on pitch, goals/posts secure Equipment safe e.g. no cracks in helmet, studs suitable condition
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Protective Equipment Footwear
Football and Hockey shin pads Rugby and Hockey Gum shields Cricket and Hockey Padding Cycling Helmet Sailor life jacket No Jewellery Studs (football/rugby boots), spikes (running), trainers with grip Shoes – laces tied, suitable heel support, cushioned, good arch.
Balanced Competition Weight Mixed/Single Sex Age Handicap
Weight – boxing, wrestling Mixed/Single Sex – Physical differences Age-development differences/aging Handicap system – e.g. golf
fHI (referee role) fHI
Saftey: Proffessional fouls Over-aggression Over-competitive
PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
Q&A