injury prevention Flashcards
warm up
pulse raiser
mobility
stretching
Dynamic stretching
Skill rehearsal
warming up - benefits
> increase in flexibility
Prepare the mind
Increase the speed of muscle contractions
injury prevention
cool down
low intensity activity
stretching (held for abt 30 seconds)
cool down - benefits
> body recovery
gradually lowers heart rate, temperature
remove lactic acid
helps prevent DOMS
ways to prevent injury
Warmup
Full cool down
Correct clothing and footwear
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Correct level of competition
Using correct techniques
hazard
Something that has the potential to cause harm
risk
The chance that someone will be harmed by the hazard
examples of hazards are..
. slippery floors in a sports hall
.equipment, broken or badly positioned, in a fitness centre
.the pitch surface on a playing field
.the water in the swimming pool