extrinsic risk factors of injury and warm up and cool down

Question 1

what does poor technique/training lead to?

Answer 1

could injure knees or back
e.g. netball and basketball dislocate fingers
correct technique through coaching

Question 2

give examples of incorrect clothing leading to injury?

Answer 2

• no shinpads hockey = fracture tibia
• no swimming goggles = water in eyes
• no box in cricket = injure groin area

Question 3

give examples of correct footwear in sports

Answer 3

football studs to grip in soft ground
ski boots are high to prevent ankle injury
ballet shoes include wrap and toe protection

Question 4

what might inappropriate intensity of exercise lead to?

Answer 4

acute injuries

Question 5

what will incorrect frequency or duration of exercise lead to?

Answer 5

chronic injuries/ acute injuries when fatigues

Question 6

what does a warm up consist of?

Answer 6

• pulse raise
• dynamic stretching
• sport specific skills

Question 7

what does the warm up cause?

Answer 7

• increased muscle elasticity
• increased antagonistic action (pairing efficiency) which decreases chance of sprain or strain
• mental preperation

Question 8

what does a cool down do and what’s included?

Answer 8

• maintains blood flow
• static stretching increases flexibility