Year 10 - Physical education
Risks and hazards
Physical training: injury and injury prevention
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Unit Summary
This unit unpicks the many factors to be considered to prevent injury in sport. It focussess on the effective delivery of both warm up and cool down components of training.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify how the risk of injury can be minimised and understand the potential hazards found in a range of sports facilities.
Key Notes
- Measures taken to ensure the appropriate level of competition include categorising by age, gender and experience.
- Personal protective equipment should be worn where necessary to reduce risks and limit the severity of injuries .
- Sports hall, playing field, artifical outdoor area, swimming pool and fitness centre all have unique hazards to monitor.
- Correct lifting and carrying technique should be taught and used when moving heavy objects to reduce the risk of injury.
Vocabulary To Learn
- risk: the likelihood of harm or injury occurring during physical activity or sport
- hazard: something that has the potential to cause harm, injury, or damage during physical activity or sport
- injury: physical harm or damage to the body
- personal protective equipment: an item of clothing or equipment designed to be worn to limit the chance or severity of injury
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Injuries can be prevented in sport and physical activity.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Measures taken to ensure the appropriate level of competition include categorising by age, gender and experience. Personal protective equipment should be worn where necessary to reduce risks and limit the severity of injuries .
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'risk'
the likelihood of harm or injury occurring during physical activity or sport.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Injuries can be prevented in sport and physical activity. Correction: We can significantly reduce the risk of injury using the measures discussed in the lesson, however nothing can guarantee an accident causing injury to a performer.
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