Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

CNat Sports Science > Exam > Flashcards

Exam Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Sports Trivia flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

A risk assessment reduces the chances of injuries/accidents occurring by doing what?

A
  1. Checking for hazards e.g hole or glass on football pitch
  2. Reducing risk of hazards e.g fill hole or remove glass or use another pitch
  3. Assessing level of hazards e.g is risk low/medium/high
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the intrinsic factors which can influence the risk of injury?

A
  1. Individual variables (flexibility, nutrition, sleep, age, gender)
  2. Psychological factors (anxiety, concentration, motivation, aggression)
  3. Previous injuries
  4. Physical preparation (training, warm up, cool down)
  5. Experience
  6. Ability
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Give examples of coaching, extrinsic factors which can increase the risk of injury?

A

COACHING

  1. poor coaching e.g coach showing performer wrong technique
  2. poor communication e.g coach unable to explain how to tackle correctly
  3. poor knowledge of rules e.g coach not knowing two footed tackle rule in football
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the physical benefits of a warm up?

A
  1. Raise body & muscle temperature
  2. Increase heart rate
  3. Increase blood flow
  4. Increase flexibility of muscles and joints
  5. Increase flexibility of ligaments and tendons
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Name one cause and one treatment for BLISTERS? Give an example.

A

Cause: rubbing
Treatment: plaster, rest, cream
Sporting example: wearing a new pair of boots

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What does each letter stand for in the SALTAPS on-field assessment routine?

A 
S-SEE
A-ASK
L-LOOK
T-TOUCH
A-ACTIVE MOVEMENT
P-PASSIVE MOVEMENT 
S-STRENGTH
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Name one cause and one treatment for MUSCLE CRAMP? Give an example.

A

Cause: overuse of muscles, dehydration, poor blood supply to muscles
Treatment: stretching, massage, medication
Sporting example: long distance runner

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Give a symptom and a treatment for a CONCUSSION and identify if the injury is acute or chronic? Give an example

A

Symptoms: headache, dizziness, unconscious, memory loss, vomiting
Treatment: Rest or ice, emergency medical help
Injury type: Acute
Sporting example: Clash of heads in football

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

SALTAPS is an on field __________ routine

A

Assessment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the common symptoms and treatment for diabetes?

A

SYMPTOMS

  1. Blurred vision
  2. Dizziness
  3. Extreme tiredness
  4. Pale skin

TREATMENT

  1. Give them sugar/sweets
  2. Insulin (type 1)
  3. Glucose tablet/gel (type 2)
  4. Call 999
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the common symptoms and treatment of asthma?

A

SYMPTOMS

  1. Wheezing
  2. Coughing
  3. Shortness of breath
  4. Chest pain
  5. Pale skin
  6. Blue lips

TREATMENT

  1. Inhaler
  2. Sit them up
  3. Keep them calm
  4. 999 if severe attack
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the extrinsic factors which can influence the risk of injury?

A
  1. Environmental factors (weather, temperature, facilities)
  2. Coaching
  3. Equipment
  4. Type of activity-contact or non contact
  5. Safety hazards-risk assessment/safety checks/emergency action plan
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the physical benefits of a cool down?

A
  1. Helps the body return to a resting state.
  2. Lowers heart rate
  3. Lowers breathing rate
  4. Continues to circulate blood/oxygen around the body
  5. Remove waste products (lactic acid)
  6. Lower body temperature
  7. Reduce risk of muscle stiffness
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the sports injuries related to poor posture?

A
  1. Pelvic tilt
  2. Lordosis
  3. Kyphosis
  4. Round shoulder
  5. Scoliosis
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Give a symptom and a treatment for an OPEN FRACTURE and identify if the injury is acute or chronic? Give an example

A

Symptoms: bone sticking out, bleeding, swelling
Treatment: bandage, cast, emergency medical help, surgery
Injury type: Acute
Sporting example: high kick to leg in football

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Describe the role of ‘emergency personnel’ within your Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

A
  1. First aider/coach
  2. Keep calm
    E.g coach reassuring performer
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Describe the spine injury Lordosis?

A

Inner curvature of lower spin. Causes bum to stick out

18
Q

Hypoglycaemia is ___ blood sugar?

A

Low (treatment = sugary drink/glucose gel)

19
Q

Give a symptom and a treatment for SHIN SPLINTS and identify if the injury is acute or chronic? Give an example

A

Symptoms: swelling (in shins), ache/hurt, tenderness
Treatment: RICE
Injury type: Chronic
Sporting example: professional football player

20
Q

Describe the spine injury Kyphosis?

A

Outward curvature of upper spine. Causes rounded shoulders.

21
Q

Give a symptom and a treatment for a SPRAINED ANKLE and identify if the injury is acute or chronic?

A

Symptoms: swelling/bruising, inflammation, loss of movement
Treatment: RICE
Injury type: Acute

22
Q

What are the 3 components of a cool down?

A
  1. Pulse lowering activity
  2. Stretching (static)
  3. Feedback/review performance
23
Q

Give examples of environmental, extrinsic factors which can increase the risk of injury?

A 
TEMPERATURE
1. too hot = sunstroke/dehydration
2. too cold = hypothermia
WEATHER
3. too wet/slippy = falling injuries 
4. poor visibility = collisions more likely
FACILITIES
5. space available = is there enough space for the number of participants
24
Q

What are the three components of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

A
  1. Emergency Personnel
  2. Emergency Communication
  3. Emergency Equipment
25
Q

Giving an example, describe a piece of performance equipment?

A

A piece of equipment that is needed to play a particular sport e.g hockey stick or football

26
Q

What are the symptoms and treatment for epilepsy?

A

SYMPTOMS

  1. Blurred vision
  2. Dizziness
  3. Fitting/seizures
  4. Lips smacking/foaming at the mouth

TREATMENT

  1. Make the area safe
  2. Pillow under head
  3. Don’t restrain them
  4. Recovery position AFTER fit
  5. Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
27
Q

Give examples of equipment, extrinsic factors which can increase risk of injury?

A

EQUIPMENT

  1. Incorrect use of equipment e.g hockey player hitting opponent with stick
  2. Not wearing protective equipment e.g broken leg not wearing shin pads
  3. Damaged equipment e.g faulty climbing harness causes performer to fall from height
  4. Incorrect footwear e.g not wearing football boots with studs on wet grass pitch
  5. Incorrect clothing e.g wearing baggy clothing in fitness suite could catch on equipment
28
Q

Giving an example, describe a piece of protective equipment?

A

A piece of equipment that you are required to wear/use to reduce injury e.g shin pads in football or gum shield in rugby, helmet in cricket

29
Q

Giving examples, describe the psychological benefits of a warm up?

A
  1. Control arousal levels e.g performer does not make poor tackles and gets sent off
  2. Increase motivation/drive e.g performer will not pull out of tackles
  3. Increase reaction time e.g tackles are well timed
  4. Increase confidence e.g performer won’t think about getting hurt in a tackle
  5. Mental rehearsal e.g performer visualises themselves scoring a free kick
30
Q

Describe the role of emergency equipment in your Emergency Action Plan (EAP)? Give an example

A
  1. First aid kits
  2. Use of inhaler
  3. Blankets to keep performer warm while waiting for ambulance
    E.g coaching encouraging performer to use inhaler for asthma attack
31
Q

What are the factors affecting warm ups/cool downs of a group?

A
  1. Size
  2. Age
  3. Individual fitness levels
  4. Medical conditions
  5. Experience
  6. Facilities/equipment
  7. Environmental factors
32
Q

What are the five components of a warm up?

A
  1. Pulse raiser-slowly increasing heart rate e.g jogging
  2. Mobility-exercises that take joints through full range of movement e.g arm swings/hip circles
  3. Dynamic movement-change of speed & direction e.g zig zag running
  4. Stretching
  5. Skill Rehearsal-common movement patterns and skills e.g dribbling, passing, shooting
33
Q

What are the causes of poor posture? Give examples

A
  1. Poor stance (hunching shoulders when stood up)
  2. Poor sitting position (slouching on sofa rather than sitting upright)
  3. Poor sleeping position (can cause spine injury)
    Lack of exercise (lack of core muscle strength)
  4. Lack of sleep/fatigue (tired muscles = lack of muscle strength)
  5. Clothing/footwear (wearing high heels)
  6. Previous injuries (muscles weaken around injured area)
34
Q

Describe the role of emergency communication in your Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

A
  1. List of telephone numbers of performers
  2. Call 999
  3. Contact parents
    E.g coach using mobile phone to call 999 and parents of injured performer
35
Q

Name 4 common overuse injuries?

A
  1. Tendonitis
  2. Tennis elbow
  3. Golfers elbow
  4. Shin splints
36
Q

Describe how slings can help recovery after an injury?

A
  1. Holds the injury in place
  2. Relieves pain
  3. Prevents bumping/further injury
  4. Elevates injury/reduces swelling
37
Q

Describe the symptoms and treatment for hypoglycaemia?

A

SYMPTOMS

  1. Low blood sugar levels
  2. Dizziness
  3. Blurred vision

TREATMENT

  1. Sugar drink
  2. Glucose gel/tablet
  3. Blood test
  4. Call 999
38
Q

Hyperglycaemic is ____ blood sugar levels?

A

High (treatment = insulin)

39
Q

Describe the spine injury Scoliosis?

A

An ‘S’ shaped curvature of the spine. Causes one shoulder to be higher than other.

40
Q

Describe the spine injury Pelvic tilt?

A

Where one side of the hips is higher than the other.

41
Q

Describe the spine injury Round shoulder?

A

Forward curve of the neck. Causes hunching of the shoulders forward.

CNat Sports Science (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions