PE-preventing injury in physical activity and training

What is a risk

The chance that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm

What is a hazard?

Something that can cause harm

What are some hazards of skiing?

Ice speed skis

What are some risks of skiing?

Falling over crashing

How could risks and hazards be prevented for skiing?

PPE (personal protective equipment) barriers netting training appropriate level of competition

What are the hazards for mountain biking?

Rocks bike

What are the risks for mountain biking?

Crashes falls

How could risks and hazards be prevented for mountain biking?

Padding on trees full face guard PPE graded routes

What are hazards of rugby?

Other players shoes goal bars

What are risks with rugby?

Bad tackles broken bones

How could risks and hazards be prevented for rugby?

Gum shields rules

What are some common hazards and how do we minimise them?

Slippy surface wipe it up

Waterlogged pitch call of game

Potholes in pitch maintain pitch

Chemicals in pool maintenance

Overcrowded pool rules in place

Debris on pitch check before match

Poorly maintained equipment check and replace

Weather (rain/ice/heat) appropriate clothing or call of match

What are the 5 main methods of preventing or minimising risk in sport?

Warm up or call down

Using the correct clothing or footwear

Wearing personal protective clothing

Ensuring that the level of competition is appropriate

Lifting and carrying equipment safely

What is a description for a warm up and cool down?

Prepare the body for exercise by gradually raising the body's heart rate and temperature

Decrease chances of pulling a muscle as they will be more flexible

Practising skills means the participant is less likely to make a mistake that could result in injury

Cooldown will reduce the chance of muscle soreness atter the aftivity as gets rid of lactic acid

Give a sporting example of a warmup

and cool down

Pulse raiser

Mobility

Dynamic movements

Dynamic stretches

Give a description of using the correct clothing and footwear

Wearing the correct clothing and footwear is essential as will protect the participants and assist performance

Give a sporting example of using correct clothing and footwear

Footballers wear studded shoes to provide grip

Dress for netball

What is description of wearing personal protective clothing?

Wear protective clothing for their safety to prevent injury

Some sports it is compulsory

Give a sporting example of personal protective clothing

Mouth guard for hockey

Shinpads for football

Goggles for swimming

What is a description of level of competition is appropriate?

Balancing the competition ensures the sport is fair

A similar age

Same sex

Similar ability

Similar weight

Give a sporting example of level of competition is appropriate

A U11 would compete with a U17 as it would be fair in climbing

Give a description of lifting and carrying equipment safely

Some sports require heavy equipment

Lifting equipment to build musle or to set up

At least 2 people and lift with knees not your back

For baseball names risk and preventative measure

PPE catcher is wearing a face guard to protect him from the ball or the bat

What are some hazardsof a sports hall?

Should be free of hazards

Should be checked that nothing is spilt that could be slippy

All equipment not in use should be safely stored away

What are some hazards of a fitness suite?

Before participants are allowed to use the equipment they must have a full introduction of how to use the equipment

When not in use equipment should be stored away

What is a hazard for a playing field?

Before check for dangerous objects

Checked water poor weather

What is a hazard of a swimming pool?

Rules

Check chemicals levels

What is a hazard for an artificial pitch?

Checked for dangerous objects

Checked after bad weather

Dress appropriately as could receive friction burns