Preventing Injury in Physical Activity and Training

Question 1

Cool Down

Answer 1

Jog - walk - stretches

1 - low intensity exercise
2 - stretching

Maintains circulation of blood & O2
Gradually reduces body temp
Gradually reduces heart rate
Gradually reduces breathing rate
Prevents blood pooling which makes us dizzy/sick
Helps remove lactic acid (waste products
Limits DOMS

Question 2

Warm-up

Answer 2

1 - Pulse raiser 
2 - Mobility
3 - Stretching
4 - Dynamic movements
5 - Skill rehearsal

Reduces chances of injury
Increases body and muscle temp
Increases flexibility of muscles and joints
Increases heart rate
Increases blood flow/O2 to muscles
Increases strength and speed of muscle contractions

Question 3

Hazards in Artificial Outdoor Areas

Answer 3

Inappropriate footwear
Poor weather conditions
Damaged surface
Poor behaviour of others

Question 4

Hazards in a Fitness Centre

Answer 4

Damaged Equipment
Uneven or wet floor surface
Lack of supervision in free weights area
Poor fitness and technique of participants

Question 5

Hazards in a Sports Hall

Answer 5

Poor-quality or damaged equipment
Wall surface and distance from playing area
Door positions
Damaged or wet floor
Other participants

Question 6

Hazards in a Swimming Pool

Answer 6

Water quality
Wet surrounding surface
Number of participants
Poor fitness of participants
Poor technique of participants

Question 7

Hazards on a Playing Fields

Answer 7

Hazards on the playing surface (dog poo and litter)
Damaged equipment
Poor weather conditions
Inappropriate footwear