Injuries

Question 1

To prevent injuries you should…

Answer 1

Warm up and cool down 
Wear appropriate clothing 
Check equipment 
Par-Q - Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire 
Play to the rules

Question 2

8 Types of Injury

Answer 2

Soft tissue 
Dislocation 
Concussion 
Abrasion 
Strain 
Fractures 
Torn cartilage 
Sprain

Question 3

Soft tissue

Answer 3

They are particular prone injury because movement past the range can tear or pull tendons and ligaments

Question 4

Dislocations

Answer 4

Is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position

Question 5

Concussion

Answer 5

Is an injury normally caused by a blow to the head and can happen in many sports

Question 6

Abrasions

Answer 6

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface

Question 7

Strain

Answer 7

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon

Question 8

Fractures

Answer 8

Is a broken or cracked bone that can occur from a blow

Question 9

Torn Cartilage

Answer 9

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones
Damage to the cartilage often occurs due to wear and tear from long term overuse

Question 10

Sprain

Answer 10

A sprain is a damaged ligament, occur when stretching too far past the normal range of a joint