Injuries

Question 1

concussion

Answer 1

-severe blow to the head
symptoms:
-head ache
-loss of coordination
-dizzy
-slurred speech
-puke

Question 2

fractures

Answer 2

-blow or twist at the joint
symptoms:
-pain
-lack of movement
-swelling/bruising
-deformity
-heard it break

Question 3

closed fracture

Answer 3

where the bone stays within the skin

Question 4

simple fracture

Answer 4

stays in one line with no displacement

Question 5

stress fracture

Answer 5

-caused by overuse
causes:
-increasing intensity to quickly
-change of surface
-repetitive movements

Question 6

dislocation

Answer 6

when the bone is forced out of its normal position within a joint

Question 7

sprain

Answer 7

injury to a ligament

Question 8

strain

Answer 8

damage to a muscle

Question 9

torn cartilage

Answer 9

long term wear and tear

Question 10

tennis & golfers elbow

Answer 10

-damage to tendon or muscle
-injury due to overuse

Question 11

abrasions

Answer 11

grazes of the skin

Question 12

how to prevent injury

Answer 12

PARQ: physical activity readiness questionnaire
-questionnaire that informs a coach/ trainer of medical conditions you have
-trainer plans the program so you don’t get injured

Question 13

warming up (stretching)

Answer 13

-helps prevent injury
-makes you work out more effectively

Question 14

cool down

Answer 14

-gradually lowers your heart rate, breathing rate and temperature
-gets rid of lactic acid

Question 15

protective equipment/ clothing

Answer 15

-help prevents injury
-some sports have specific protective equipment
-eg. mouth guards shin pads

Question 16

check equipment

Answer 16

-check for safety

Question 17

rules

Answer 17

-playing to the rules keeps you safe