1. SPORTS SAFETY
BY JULIA BUSH

2. SAFETY Proper Gear First Aid Warm Up/Cool Down Follow the Rules
Watch out for others
Don’t play when injured
Safe Play Area
Hydration!
There are many different aspect and parts that go into sports safety. Among them are having proper protective gear, first aid available, doing a warm up and cool down, following the rules, watching out for others, not playing when you are injured, having a safe play area and staying hydrated!

3. Gear and Equipment Helmet Gloves Proper Shoes
Body Pads: Wrist, Elbow, Knee,Shoulder
Shin Guards
Face mask
Cup
In order to increase safety in sports they invented body gear and special equipment according to the different sports. Helmets for example have many different shapes and sizes according to the sport. It is very important to have the proper helmet for the sport or game that you are playing in order to be your safest. Other sports gear and equipment includes, gloves, proper shoes/boots, body pads for your wrists, elbows, knees, and shoulders, shin guards, face masks, and cups (for males). It is also best to routinely chck your safety equipment before using it to make sure that it is put on corectly and that nothing is cracked or missing any pieces. If your equipment is damaged or not functional for any reason you should not use it.

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5. HYDRATION Stay Cool Stay Hydrated Stay Healthy
Stay Cool: It is best to work out in early morning or late evening. Avoid the hottest times of the day.Reduce the intensity and duration of your workout in order to stay your coolest.Take frequent rests and remove your headgear (if any). You can cool down the fastest by exposing your head because you lose a lot of heat through the top of your head.
Stay Hydrated: Drink often and drink regularly. Do not rely on thirst because by the time you are feeling thirsty there is already a significant fluid loss in your body.Drink more than just water. When you exert yourself, you lose electrolytes as well as fluid. Replacing the fluid alone (with just water) can lead to electrolyte imbalances. You can replenish your electrolytes through drinks like Gatorade. Sharp drops in weight after exertion can be an indicator of excessive fluid loss.
Stay Healthy: Eat and sleep well. Maintain a well-balanced diet. Replenish salt and rehydrate. Avoid soda, caffeine and other stimulants. By doing all of these things you can have the highest amount of health energy and be good to your body.

6. Warm Up/ Cool Down Warm Up Stretching Cool Down
By warming up, you get yourself ready to play. Warming up your muscles and practicing a sport help keep you safe, too. Warm-ups that last 15 to 30 minutes and include slow, gradual stretching help lengthen your muscles and increase your blood flow and muscle temperature. That way, your muscles are ready to go and are much less likely to get hurt.
Doing a cool down along with additional stretching is good for you too because it will also prevent you from getting injured. If you do not stretch after and even the day after also, your muscles will tense up and it could be painful.

7. Game Rules Play by the Rules Referees - Enforce the rules
Listen to your coach.
When players know the rules of the game, what's legal and what's, not fewer injuries happen. You and the other players know what to expect from each other. For instance, you know that in soccer you can't come from behind, crash into a player's legs, and steal the ball. It's legal, and safer to go after the ball rather than the player.With sports that use plays, it helps to understand the plays and what your role is in each one. Being where you're supposed to be can help you stay out of harm's way, too.

8. Be Cautious of Others Be Courteous Always watch were you are going
Be aware of your surroundings.
Communicate!
Some rules don't have anything to do with scoring points or penalties. Some rules are just about protecting other people and being courteous. One way you can watch out for others is to communicate on the field. For instance, a baseball player in the outfield might yell "I got it" to avoid a collision with another outfielder. Listening to your coach during a game also can help keep you safe. It's also good to just be courteous, like telling someone his or her shoe is untied. Check your shoes, too!

9. INJURIES and FIRST AID First-Aid Kit
Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevate
Do not play when injured or still recovering.
As a coach, teacher, or even as a parent, it is always a good idea to have a properly stocked first-aid kit handy for all children’s games and practices. This way you can be as prepared as possible if a child get an injury. There also should be someone who is certified in First Aid practices to be there at all times, this Is usually the coach.
When a child does get injured but it is not serious, you can always use RICE to remember what to do. Give yourself plenty of Rest, Ice the injured area, compression, and elevate to prevent swelling in the injuried area. If in the leg, usually proping a pillow under your knee is good.
Lastly, Always remember to never play when injured or still recovering because it will cause further damage to your body and you will have to sit out that much longer from the activity in order to heal properly.

10. SAFE PLAY AREA Lots of space WEATHER Up-to-date equipment
Play in safe, suitable areas
Lots of space
When there is bad weather outside you should not continue playing, for example if there is a thunder storm, games are cancelled for safety reasons. We don’t want anyone getting struck by lightining.
Equipment lasts for only a certain length of time. Replace it before it is no longer function
Any sport becomes dangerous when played at unsuitable sites. A parking lot is not a place for practice.
Also, when playing in certain areas, the coach, teacher, or parent needs to make sure that there is enough room for the children to move around and play without any hazardous objects getting in their way.

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