Safety, Injuries And First Aid In Sport Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 parts to a warm up?
A
- Aerobic phase/pulse raiser
- Stretching phase
- Skill and team play phase
2
Q
What are the benefits of a warm up?
A
- Reduces risk of injury
- Psychologically prepares you
- Increase blood flow to muscles
- Stretch muscles
- Increases heart rate slower so it’s closer to working rate
- Introduces the skills used in competition so muscles and bones are used in a way that they will be used in competition
3
Q
What are the 2 stages of a warm down?
A
- Stretch
* Aerobic phase
4
Q
What are the benefits of a cool down?
A
- Stops blood from pooling in the veins which can cause light-headedness
- Helps to remove lactic acid which can cause muscle stiffening
- Stretching helps muscles to return to normal alignment and relax
5
Q
Name 5 general precautions to prevent injury?
A
- Wear appropriate clothing/footwear
- Maintain equipment
- Check for hazards
- Prepare with appropriate warm up
- Keep to rules
6
Q
What is a risk assessment?
A
This takes place before an activity to identify any potential hazards
7
Q
What is a sprain?
A
The overstretching of a ligament
8
Q
What is a strain?
A
The overstretching of a muscle
9
Q
What is a dislocation?
A
Where a bone is moved out of its desired position in the joint, needs medical help
10
Q
What does RICE stand for?
A
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
