SPORTS INJURY RISK MANAGEMENT Week 11

What do you need to know… What is risk management? Understanding of what could go wrong in training and recovery Understanding of different risk management strategies that can be put in place to reduce the risk of sports injury

Risk Management The process of measuring or assessing risk and then developing strategies to manage the risk Questions to consider What could possibly go wrong? How could it happen? What action could we take to prevent it happening?

What could go wrong in training and recovery? Brainstorm

What could go wrong in training and recovery? Inadequate pre-participation screening Coaches’ conduct and coaching practices Program design Activities and equipment Inability to get medical assistance Return to training following an injury Not providing sufficient recovery Environmental conditions

Risk Management Practices for Coaches 1. Adequate supervision 2. Proper instruction 3. Sound planning 4. Warning of dangers 5. Provide safe environment 6. Teach rules of sport (especially safety) 7. Evaluate athletes for injuries of limitations 8. Group athletes properly 9. Ensure counselling and info on drug use is available 10. Keep up to date with current practices in coaching 11. Supply appropriate first aid

Risk Management Procedures Pre-participation screening Age, experience, fitness level, skill level, injury history Athlete preparation Physical conditioning, recovery, skill training Injury management First aid, emergency treatment, referral, record keeping Facility and equipment use Appropriate, modified if needed, regular inspections, compliance with standards, emergency plans, protective equipment Prevention and treatment of environmental factors

Policy Development & Documentation Recommended in the following areas: Coaching Codes of conduct/behaviour First aid Levels of accreditation Use of equipment Playing environments Injury Returning from injury

Strategies for Minimising Risk of Sports Injury Appropriate training program/workloads Warm-up and cool-down Skill development Professional treatment on injuries Appropriate nutrition and hydration Education

Recovery Techniques to Minimise Risk of Injury Cool-down Hydrotherapy Massage Replenishment of food fuels (diet) Replenishment of fluids (hydration)

Activities Mind map Smartplay website Brochure/flyer Design a brochure or flyer to assist the Gisborne Football Netball Club reduce sports injuries What are the potential risks? How can they be avoided? If they can’t be avoided how can they be minimised? What can the coach do to minimise sports injury? What can the president do to minimise sports injury?

Activities What does this website do? What is the aim? In the Victoria page what are the resources focused on? How could they assist a sporting club? Investigate one of these – what is it about? What is it trying to avoid? What strategies are suggested?