Chapter 4.4 & 4.5 Physical Activity Training, Safety & Injuries

? Discussion Question ? What was one of your worst or most interesting injuries? How did it happen? What medical treatment did you receive? How could it have been prevented?

Chapter 4.4 Physical Activity Training & Safety Objectives: Explain how health promotion strategies can enhance a training program Describe how safety concerns enhance a physical activity training program

Training & Peak Performance Training Program- formalized physical preparation for involvement in a sport or physical activity

Strategies to Enhance Training Eat Nutritious Foods Hydration- Drink Plenty of Fluids Adequate Sleep (8 Hours Minimum) Avoid Harmful Substances (alcohol, tobacco, anabolic steroids & other drugs) Anabolic Steroids- synthetic substances similar to the male hormone testosterone

Safety Precautions Health Screening- search for diseases or disorders that an individual would otherwise not have knowledge of or seek help for Use proper safety equipment Be alert to your surroundings Know your physical limitations Warm up before & cool down after activity

Notebook Assignment Read pages 93-97 In complete sentences, answer the Lesson Review questions #1-5 on page 97

Chapter 4.5 Physical Activity Injuries Objectives: Analyze weather related risks associated with various physical activities Describe how to prevent and respond to minor injuries related to physical activity Assess physical activity injuries that require professional health services

Hot Weather Health Risks Overexertion- overworking the body leads to: Heat Exhaustion- overheating of the body resulting in cold clammy skin & shock Heat Cramps- muscle spasms that result from a loss of large amounts of salt & water through perspiration Heat Stroke- condition in which the body loses the ability to rid itself of excess heat through perspiration

Cold Weather Related Risks Frostbite- condition that results when body tissues become frozen Hypothermia- condition in which the body temperature becomes dangerously low

Weather Related Risks SUN EXPOSURE HEALTH RISKS Sunburn- burning of the outer skin layers Skin Cancer- cancer caused by prolonged unprotected exposure to the sun * Wear protective clothing & sun block to help prevent sun related health risks

Minor Injuries Muscle Cramp- spasm or sudden tightening of a muscle Strain- damaged to a muscle or tendon Sprain- damaged to a ligament * These minor injuries may be prevented by a proper warm up, cool down, & stretching

Treatment of Minor Injuries P.R.I.C.E. Protection Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Major Injuries (Seek Immediate Professional Medical Treatment) Fractures- break in a bone Dislocation- bone forced from normal position in a joint Tendonitis- tendons (fibrous bands that connect muscles to bones) become stretched or torn from overuse Concussion- results from trauma to the head, can cause swelling of the brain, may result in unconsciousness, neurological problems, dizziness, headaches, memory loss or death

Notebook Assignment Read pages 98-103 In complete sentences, answer the Lesson Review questions #1-5 on page 103