Soc 10- Preventing Injuries

Question 1

Concusion

Answer 1

Occurs as a result of a hard blow to the head

Symptoms: headaches, weakness, loss of coordination, confusion,slurred speech

Question 2

Fractures

Answer 2

1. Closed, Bone is completely broken but the bone doesn’t protrude the skin
2. Compound, Bone protrudes the skin
3. Simple, a single line of break but there is no displacement as the bone is connected
4. Stress, brakes as a result of overuse and constant repetition of impact

Question 3

Dislocation

Answer 3

A bone and its joint is displaced as a result of a hard blow. One of the bones is moved out of place

Symptoms: deformity , swelling of the joint,locked out of position

Question 4

Torn Cartilage

Answer 4

A firm elastic substance that lines adjoining the bones, it absorbs the impact on the bones as well as reducing the friction bones during sport. Occurs through wear and tear from longterm overuse

Question 5

Sprains

Answer 5

A damaged ligament. One of the most common is a twisted ankle. Often occurs when stretching too far past the range of motion,but can also be caused by falling or colliding with an oponent.

Symptoms: Swelling

Question 6

Soft Tissue Injury

Answer 6

Joints are where two or more bones meet, particularly prone to injury because movement past the maximum can tear or pull tendons/ligaments.

Question 7

Strains

Answer 7

A twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon. Most common strains are in the back and hamstring

Question 8

Abrasions

Answer 8

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface eg. Concrete/ artificial pitches. Can occur from a tackle or just simply falling over during a game of,football, rugby or hockey.

Question 9

What are the 5 ways to prevent injury?

Answer 9

. Correct application of the principles of training
. Correct application and adherence to the rules
. Use of appropriate protective clothing
. Checking of equipment and facilities
. Use of a warm-up and cool-down

Question 10

Using the correct principles of training ?

Answer 10

While planning a workout make sure the exercise meets your individual needs
. Frequency- If you are just getting started don’t train too many times a week
. Intensity- Don’t go out too hard, start with low intensity exercises
. Time- Start with a session no longer than 30 mins within your target
zone
. Type- Choose the right method of training for you and your current fitness
. Specificity - As you get fitter you can move to the upper end of your training zone using the principle of progressive overload.
. Rest and recovery - To allow adaption and thr muscles to rest to prevent injury
. Avoid reversibility and overtraining which can cause injury and illness. This can cause overuse injuries. Acute injuries happen in an instant.