1. Physical Activity and Injury
L E S S O N 2
Physical Activity and Injury
Lesson 2

2. Do Now – Pick 4 Words and write down the definition of each.
Biomechanical Principles – Pg. 471
RICE – Pg. 477
Side Stitch – Pg. 477
Extension – Pg. 473
Sprain – Pg. 477
Flexion – Pg. 474
Strain – Pg. 478
Ligament – Pg. 475
Tendon – Pg. 478
Microtrauma – Pg. 475
Overuse Injury – Pg. 476

3. Today’s Objectives
List and describe some activity-related physical injuries.
List some guidelines for preventing injury during physical activity.
Explain how to apply the RICE formula for treating physical injuries.
List three biomechanical rules for preventing injury.

4. Minor Activity-Related Injuries
Cuts, scrapes, and bruises
Blisters
Sprain: injury to a ligament
Strain: injury to a tendon or muscle

5. Major Activity-Related Injuries
Bone breaks
Joint dislocations
Concussions

6. Overuse Injury and Microtrauma
Overuse injury results from the repetition of movements that place wear and tear on your body (e.g., blisters, tendinitis).
Microtrauma is a injury to your body that you don’t feel, but with repeated movements the symptoms of damage eventually appear (e.g., backaches).

7. Guidelines for Preventing Injury
Start slowly.
Listen to your body.
Be fit!
Use moderation.
Dress properly.
Avoid risky exercises.

8. RICE Formula
R = Rest
I = Ice
C= Compression
E = Elevation

9. Biomechanical Rules for Preventing Injury
Avoid movements that stretch your ligaments.
Avoid movements that twist your joints or force them to move in other ways for which they were not designed (e.g., hyperflexion and extension).
Avoid movements that use your body’s levers improperly.
Balance your muscle development on both sides of your joints so that all of your muscles develop properly.

10. Group Activity 1
Read the Taking Charge feature: Improving Performance Skills Pg. 131.
Answer the For Discussion questions.
Be prepared to discuss your answers with the class.

11. Taking Charge: Performance Skills
For Discussion:
What advice would you give Zack for choosing a sport?
Once he makes his choices, what steps could he take to improve his performance skills?
Who could he talk to for help?
Zack knew that he needed to practice but wasn’t sure exactly what to practice. What practice advice would you give him?

12. Guidelines for Building Performance Skills
Get good instruction.
Practice.
Practice all skills, not just those that you already do well.
At first, don’t worry about details.
Avoid competing while learning a skill.
Think positively.
Choose an activity that matches your skill-related fitness.
Consider mental practice.