Sports Med: Actions to Prevent Injury Flashcards
when undertaking physical preparation, when is pre-screening done
prior to the exercise
what does pre-screening assess
.physical preparation
current fitness levels
medical history and conditions
previous injuries
why is pre-screening an important tool for physical preparation
it allows for safe and effective exercise prescription
why must correct skill and technique be taught and practised during physical preparation
improves efficiency
reduces risk of injury eg. how to fall safely after being tackled in rugby
what should physical fitness during physical preparation target
relevant fitness components
eg. strenght for a rugby player
why is warm up, cool down and stretching important for physical preparation
warm up: prepares body for activity, and increases muscle temp, therefore reduced risk of tears
cool down: prevents blood pooling, removed lactic acid (improves recovery
stretching: increases muscle extensibilitiy, focuses on muscles that will be used most often and muscles need to be stretched more than they will during performance
how does rugby utilise physical preparation
stength and conditioning program: protects muscles and joints
tackle technique: protects head, neck and shoulder
how does powerlifting utilise physical preparation
technique work helps prevent injury
eg. deadlift technique for lower back
how does sprinting utilise physical preparation
common injury=hamstring tear
eccentric strength training for hamstrings, eg. nordic hamstring curls
what is the purpose of rules of sports and activities in regards to sports policy and environment
to protect athletes from injury/promotes safety
what are the heat rules in place
sports policy and environment
if its over 30 degrees, you should have extra and longer breaks
if its over 35 degrees, the event should be postponed/cancelled
reduces heat stroke
what are the rugby union scrum rules in place
sports policy and environment
there is a scrum engagement procedure (crouch-touch-pause-engage) protocol which reduces the momentum of engagement/reduces the force of players collision
this reduces risk of injury
why is there modified rules for children in sports policy and environment
children have specific needs due to their smaller size and capability.
what do modified rules for children lead to
sports policy and environment
it leads to more enjoyment and safety, while encouraging involvement and continuity in sport and activities
what are examples of modified rules for children
lowered ring in netball and basketball to improve shooting success
how is matching of opponents typically matched, and what negatives are there to this
sports policy and environment
typically matched according to age
can lead to uneven competition as there is varying size and skill levels
what does matching of opponents to growth and development do
sports policy and environment
promotes safety which is esp. important in contact sports eg. rugby
eg. under 85kg rugby
what does matching of opponents to skill level do
sports policy and environment
ensures even competition
challenges players
helps maintain interest
increases motivation
what does protective equipment prevent
sports policy and environment
injury, as it absorbs impact from direct blow
eg. mouthguards, helmets and shin pads
what must protective equipment be to a sport
sports policy and environment
specific to it
eg. helmet for ski racers
how can grounds be safe in regards to sports policy and environment
even (no holes)
free of rubbish eg. broken glass
how can equipment be safe in regards to sports policy and environment
regularly checked and maintained
eg. padding on goal posts, gymnast mats
how can facilities be safe in regards to sports policy and environment
it promotes safety eg. first aid kit, ambulance access point, lighting
what is the normal body temp, and what happens when we exercise
environmental considerations
-temperature regulation
37 degrees
it rises during exercise
