Physical Activity For Life: Avoiding and Treating Injuries Chapter 4 – Lesson 3
Brought To You By: Kimberly Cooper Rachel Deering Addie Grikstas Marcie Keyser Jessica Simons Whitney Walker
Part 1: Injury Identifications Part 2: Injury Prevention and Treatment
Who is at Risk for Injury? Persons not in good physical activity Insufficiently warming up or cooling down Physical activities beyond one’s level
Types of Injury Minor Exercise Related Major Exercise Related Weather Related
Minor Exercise Injuries Muscle Cramp Strain Sprain
The Story on Strains
Major Exercise Injuries Fractures Dislocations Tendonitis Blows to the Head
Weather Related Injuries Overexertion Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion
Weather Related Injuries Heat Stroke Hypothermia Frostbite
Activity: What’s Wrong with this Picture
How to Prevent Injury Play at your skill level Obey all rules and regulations Accept responsibility for your safety
How to Prevent Injury Personal Safety Using Protective Equipment Aware of Surroundings Stretching
Protective Equipment Athletic Cups Helmets Knee and Elbow Pads Bright Colorful Clothing
How to Treat Injuries Minor Injuries Major Injuries Weather Related Injuries
Treatment: Minor Injuries R.I.C.E. –Rest –Ice –Compression –Elevation
Treatment: Major Injuries Report or call an adult Call 9-1-1
Treatment: Weather Related Injuries Cold Weather –Wear Plenty of Layers Hot Weather –Drink Plenty of Water
Activity: Let’s Play Bingo!