1. Avoiding Injuries & Weight Room Etiquette / Safety
Objectives:
The student will discuss and define the ten leading sport injuries
The student will learn the proper methods of how to avoid sports related injuries.
The student will define, discuss and apply the R.I.C.E principle.
The student will learn weight room etiquette
The student will learn proper and safe weight lifting techniques.
SOLs: 9.1, 9.1b, 9.1d, 9.1e, 9.1f, 9.1g: 9.2, 9.2a, 9.2c, 9.4, 9.4a, 9.4b

2. Avoiding Injuries

3. 10 Most Common Causes of Training Injury
Incorrect Technique- This is the most common cause of weight training injury
Too much weight- This is when you have to jerk or heave weight to lift it.
Bad Spotting- A spotter needs to always be alert to the possibility of failure…not looking around or joking with friends.

4. 10 Most Common Causes of Training Injury
Incorrect form while lifting –this can put a lifter out of their safety zone
Training too often- You can not grow when you over train.
Not Stretching- stretching helps elongate a muscle after warm-up and weight training.
Inadequate warm up- You should do a high rep, low intensity quick paced exercise to increase blood flow to the muscles.

5. 10 Most Common Causes of Training Injury
Negatives- eccentric. Or lowering the weight. The most difficult.
Poor Training - If you under eat and continue to train hard, you are likely to get hurt.
Lack of concentration - If you are distracted, preoccupied, or lackadaisical when you work out, you are inviting injury.

6. Weight Room Etiquette
NEVER attempt an exercise before learning how to perform it properly
Always use a spotter
Always use collars on all bars
Always replace plates and dumbbells to appropriate place
If sweaty, always wipe off bench after use
Never use offensive language

7. Weight Room Etiquette cont’d
Never drop or throw plates or dumbbells
Keep benches in their designated area
Glass bottles are not permitted
NO FOOD
Proper footwear is required
Respect your fellow classmates at all times
Be courteous to other students by sharing

8. Let Start Working Out!!! (Field Trip to the Weight Room)