Exam Questions

Question 1

Compare acute and chronic injuries [2 MARKS]

Answer 1

-Acute injuries happen suddenly/develop quickly WHERAS chronic injuries develop slowly/over a period of time
-Acute injuries are caused by a knock/impact/collision/fall WHERAS chronic injuries are caused by overuse/incorrect technique/repetitive strain/sudden increase in training/reduced recovery/lack of warm-up

Question 2

Explain the use of PRICE to manage a hamstring strain in a triple jumper [5 MARKS]

Answer 2

1. Protect injury - to prevent further damage OR do not attempt to run/walk OR support/carry athlete from jumping area
2. Rest injury - to allow sufficient time to repair/recover OR prevent from having any further jumps/remove from event
3. Ice - to reduce swelling/inflammation/pain OR vasoconstrict/reduce blood flow
4. Compress injury - to reduce swelling/inflammation/blood pooling OR use pressure/tape/bandage to reduce blood flow
5. Elevate injury - to reduce blood flow OR raise leg above heart level

Question 3

Outline the correct medial treatment a sports coach should apply to a dislocation injury [3 MARKS]

Answer 3

1. Call for medical attention/ ambulance/ doctor/ hospital/ surgery
2. Immobilise/ keep still/. protect/support/ rest joint
3. Do not attempt to manipulate/ relocate bones
4. Ice to reduce swelling/ relieve pain
5. Pain medication/ anti-inflammatories

Question 4

During a rugby union game, one of the players is suspected to be suffering from concussion. Explain how a coach should respond to this injury to prevent the possibility of further injury to the player [3 MARKS]

Answer 4

1. World Rugbys 6R’s
2. Recognise - the signs/symptoms of concussion
3. Remove - player from play immediately
4. Refer - to qualified professional for evaluation
5. Rest - from exercise until symptom free
6. Recover - full recovery from symptoms is required before return to play
7. Return - player must have written permission from qualified professional to play

Question 5

Give two ways that a warm up affects the speed and strength of muscular contraction during the sit up. [2 MARKS]

Answer 5

1. Increased speed or force or strength of muscular contraction
2. Improved elasticity of muscle fibres
3. Less resistance within the muscle/ reduce muscle viscosity
4. Increased speed of nerve transmission to the muscle fibres/ speeds up impulses in motor neurones
5. Increased temperature of muscle/body
6. Improved coordination between antagonistic pairs
7. Increased enzyme activity

Question 6

Rugby union players, like most sports performers, will aim to minimise the risk of injury during game. Describe three intrinsic risk factors associated with contact sports such as rugby union [3 MARKS]

Answer 6

1. Body size/weight/height/BMI/age
2. Individual skill level/previous playing experience/fitness
3. Previous injury/lack of joint stability/poor flexibility
4. Posture/alignment issues
5. Poor preparation/nutrition/hydration or lack of sleep
6. Lack of/ineffective warm up