PREVENTING INJURY

Question 1

Correct use of principles of training (FITT)

Answer 1

F: don’t train too often
I: not to push yourself too hard
T: start within 20mins of target zone
T: choose a training method for you and your fitness level

SPECIFICITY: training for your activity and appropriate training method .

Question 2

What does Warming up and cooling down do to your body?

Answer 2

Warming muscles prevents injury and makes workouts more effective, cooling down lowers body temp. and dispersés lactic acid - prevents soreness

Question 3

Why is Protective equipment and clothing important

Answer 3

Many sports have equipment and protective clothing built into the rules and jewellery should be removed or taped

Question 4

Checking equipment and facilities

Answer 4

Organisers and officials need to check for safety before a game and if the equipment is in good condition, e.g pitch is not waterlogged

Question 5

Playing to the rules of the competition

Answer 5

Rules help ensure safety and help games to flow. Rules broken means participant will be punished. Sports should be played in the spirit of ‘fair play’.