1. Chapter 4.4 & 4.5 Physical Activity Training, Safety & Injuries

2. ? 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?

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

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