Injuries.

Question 1

Warm up- what’s involved.

Answer 1

Aerobic phase.
Stretching/ flexibility phase.
Skill and team work phase.

Question 2

Aerobic phase.

Answer 2

Slow jog or continuous movement known as a pulse raiser.
Gets heart and lungs working and increases blood flow to the muscles.
Increases the body temp.

Question 3

Stretching/ flexibility phase.

Answer 3

Eases the muscles and joints in working hard- reducing the risk of injury.
Mobility excercise increases the mobility of joints.

Question 4

Skills/ team play phase.

Answer 4

Help coordination of a game.

Gradual increase do intensity.

Question 5

Benefits of a warmup.

Answer 5

Increases blood flow to the working muscle.
Increase blood temp- reduce injury.
Stretches muscles- reduce injury.
Increases heart rate slowly- closer to excercise level.
Gets physiologically prepared.

Question 6

Fitness phase.

Answer 6

Concentrate on an aspect of fitness that’s specific to your sport.
Usually includes endurance.

Question 7

Skill phase.

Answer 7

Working on skills within your team.

Question 8

What is a cool down and what two stages does it include?

Answer 8

Gradually returns the body to resting state.

Includes an aerobic phase and stretching.

Question 9

Benefits of the aerobic phase.

Answer 9

Stops blood from pooling in the veins which would cause light headedness.
Removes lactic acid reducing muscle stiffness.

Stretching makes muscles go back to normal and released alignment.

Question 10

Excercise in winter.

Answer 10

Warm up likely to be longer.
Training might take place in doors to avoid bad weather.
Outdoor training might be cancelled e.g. Icy, rain.
Performers may change footwear.

Question 11

Injury prevention- body alignment.

Answer 11

Landing- in events like gymnastics. Could damage bones or muscles.

Question 12

When lifting heavy objects.

Answer 12

Knees bent and back straight.

Question 13

Technique.

Answer 13

Incorrect technique could result in injury by sudden falls.

Persistent incorrect technique could cause joint or strain damage.

Question 14

Clothing.

Answer 14

Should not catch on equipment.
Ensure performers can see properly.
Not flap in opponents face.
Allow free movement.
Be checked regularly.

Question 15

5 general precautions.

Answer 15

Appropriate footwear that supports arches and good cushioning.
No jewellery
No gum
Tie hair back
Some sports need short nails.

Question 16

Challenge.

Answer 16

A test of your ability or resources in a challenging situation.

Question 17

Risk.

Answer 17

The possibility of suffering harm, loss or damage.

Question 18

Risk assessment.

Answer 18

Takes place before an activity and identifies any potential hazards. All aspects of the environment needs to be considered to ensure all safety of participants.

Question 19

Risk control.

Answer 19

Participants and those in charge make sure the activity takes place in a safe way once the risk assessment has been completed.
Includes keeping to the rules, checking equipment and having qualified officials and first aid kits.

Question 20

Warm up- what are the three phases?

Answer 20

Fitness or excersise phase.
Skills or team work phase.
Warm/cool down.