7.4 Health, Safety and Equipment What are general health and safety guidelines? What sport specific safety rules exist?

Health and Safety Important factor relating to our course… We need to ensure they are considered at all time to ensure wellbeing of all. General rules Specific legal requirements to ensure it is enforced Risk Assessment to be completed O Idea is to identify and minimise risk.

Physical preparation O Removal of any jewellery O Ensure sport specific safety equipment is worn O Warm up O Be prepared for activity O Training before a marathon

Environment O Ensure playing area is safe O No glass or sharp objects O Long jump pit O Indoor Surface slippery? O Wet? O Floor area clear of debris? O Extreme weather conditions? O Snow O Thunder storms O Prolonged dry spells

Correct technique Individual sports have specific techniques that must be used… Rugby tackle is acceptable in rugby but not in football… Luis Suarez Mathieu Flamini

Manual Handling When lifting… O Bend with your knees O Not your back O Keep object close to your body O Repeat when lowering

Clothing and Footwear Trampolining O Avoid wearing loose clothing Outdoor pursuits O Dependant upon weather conditions O Waterproof clothing, Insulated clothing and/or Suitable footwear Athletics O Spiked shoes used on track- varying types Gymnastics and Dance O Bare feet or some prefer light shoes Games O Specialist shoes depending on surface O Astroturf for hockey O Boots for grass O Basketball needs more ankle support O Lighter trainers for tennis

Sport specific equipment Games won’t start without correct equipment worn