P1: Risks, Hazards, Prevention of Injury Flashcards
List the ways to minimise the risk of injury
Ways to minimise the risk of injury
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Correct clothing/footwear
- Appropriate level of competition
- Lifting and carrying equipment correctly
- Warm Ups + Cool Downs
List some examples of Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
- Mouth guard (Rugby)
- Scrum cap (Rugby)
- Shin pads (Football)
- Helmets (Motorsports)
- Hand guard (Boxing)
What is an example of Personal Protective Equipment for Motorsports?
Helmets is Personal Protective Equipment for Motorsports
What is an example of Personal Protective Equipment for Boxing?
Hand guards are Personal Protective Equipment for Boxing
What is an example of Personal Protective Equipment for Rugby?
Mouth guards and scrum caps are examples of Personal Protective Equipment for Rugby
What is an example of Personal Protective Equipment for Football?
Shin pads are examples of Personal Protective Equipment for Football
What is an example for Correct Footwear in Football?
Studs on football boots is an example of Correct Footwear in Football
What is an example for Correct Footwear in Rugby?
Studs on rugby boots is an example of Correct Footwear in Rugby
What is an example for Correct Footwear in Athletics?
Spikes on running shoes is an example of Correct Footwear in Athletics
What is an example for Correct Clothing in Athletics?
Skin tight clothing is an example of Correct Clothing in Athletics
Why is Skin Tight Clothing an example of Correct Clothing in Athletics
Skin tight clothing is an example of Correct Clothing in Athletics because it reduces friction and air resistance
What is an example for Correct Clothing in Cycling?
Skin tight clothing is an example of Correct Clothing in Cycling
Why is Skin Tight Clothing an example of Correct Clothing in Cycling?
Skin tight clothing is an example of Correct Clothing in Cycling because it reduces friction and air resistance
Why is Cushioned Soles an example of Correct Footwear?
Cushioned Soles an example of Correct Footwear because it absorbs shock
Why is Jewellery not allowed in sport in terms of Correct Clothing?
Jewellery is not allowed in sport to prevent injury
What is an example of clothing for the conditions in terms of Correct Clothing?
An example of clothing for the conditions in terms of Correct Clothing is a Ski Coat for Skiing
List the factors for the Correct Clothing and Footwear
Correct Clothing and Footwear
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Jewellery
- Clothing for Conditions
List the factors for the Appropriate Level of Competition
Appropriate Level of Competition
- Age categories
- Weight categories
- Ability
When do boys and girls stop mixing in sports?
Boys and girls stop mixing in sports at puberty due to boys developing muscular builds before girls
How can a person Lift and Carry Equipment Safely?
Lifting and Carrying Equipment Safely
- Keep item close to body/over your knees
- Adopt stable protection (Bend knees; feet shoulder-width apart)
- Get help
- Look where the item is being moved to
What are the different Sport Settings?
Sport Settings
- Sports Hall
- Swimming Pool
- Playing Field
- Artificial Outdoor Areas
- Fitness Centre
What are the Risks in a Sports Hall?
Risks in a Sports Hall
- Equipment left out
- Damaged equipment
- Open doors/blocked fire exits
- Uneven/hard floor
- Inappropriate footwear worn
- Unsuitable lighting
What are the Risks at a Swimming Pool?
Risks at a Swimming Pool
- Equipment poorly kept
- Equipment stored unsafely
- Chemical levels too high/low (Chlorine)
- Depth signs
- Other swimmers
- Weather (Outside)
- Lifeguards not attentive/pool-side
- Behaviour rools
What are the Risks at a Playing Field?
Risks at a Playing Field
- Litter
- Equipment
- Waterlogged/Frozen pitch
- Pitch surface
- Poor lighting
- Incorrect footwear
What is an example of Equipment being a Risk on a Playing Field?
A Rusty Goalpost is an example of Equipment being a Risk on a Playing Field
What is an example of Surface being a Risk on a Playing Field?
Holes or an Uneven surface is an example of Surface being a Risk on a Playing Field
What are the Risks at an Artificial Outdoor Area?
Risks at Artificial Outdoor Areas
- Surface
- Broken/Poorly maintained equipment
- Run-off space
- Incorrect footwear
- Debris
What are the Risks at a Sports Centre?
Risks at a Sports Centre
- Lack of Supervision
- Equipment left out
- Correct technique of participants
- Slippy surface
