Sports Science - Everything Flashcards
1
Q
What are the strategies to reduce risk of injury?
A
- Medicals
- Screening
- National Governing Body (NGB) Policies
2
Q
What are all the main types of treatment to injuries?
A
- Massage
- Ultrasound
- Electrotherapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Cryotherapy
- Contrast therapy
- Pain killers
- Support
- Immobilisation
3
Q
What are your lungs like with asthma?
A
- Muscles tighten
- Airways swell
- Mucus clogs the airways
- Lungs have difficulty moving air in and out
4
Q
What are the treatments for hypothermia?
A
- Remove wet clothing / wrap in blankets and cover head
- Give a warm and sugary non-alcoholic drink
5
Q
What are the symptoms of hypothermia?
A
- Shivering
- Blue lips / skin
- Slurred speech
- Tiredness / confusion
- Slow breathing
6
Q
What are the causes / triggers of asthma?
A
- Environment
- Exercise
7
Q
What is type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
A
- Type 1 diabetes - the body is unable to produce insulin
- Type 2 diabetes - the body does not produce enough insulin, or insulin does not work properly
8
Q
What is epilepsy?
A
A neurological condition involving the brain that makes people have recurrent seizures.
9
Q
What are the key components of a warm up?
A
- Pulse raising
- Mobility
- Dynamic stretching
- Skill rehearsal
10
Q
What are the types of epicondylitis?
A
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow)
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfers elbow)
11
Q
Where can you develop tendonitis?
A
- Achilles
- Rotator Cuff
- Patellar
12
Q
What are all the extrinsic factors that could influence injury?
A
- Coaching / instructing / leading
- Knowledge of technique
- Experience
- Communication
- Supervision
- Ethical standards / behaviour
- Environment
- Weather / temperature
- Playing surfaces
- Human interaction (Spectators, other players, officials)
- Equipment
- Protective
- Performance
- Clothing
- Footwear
13
Q
What is the cause of dehydration?
A
- Loss of bodily fluids (lose more fluid than you take in)
14
Q
What are the key components of a cool down?
A
- Pulse lowering
- Stretching
- Maintenance stretching
- Static stretches
- PNF (Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)
15
Q
What are the causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
A
- Underlying genetic heart conditions
- Intense physical activity
- Sudden trauma
16
Q
What are the monitoring and treatment of different blood sugar levels?
A
- Hypoglycaemia (Hypos) - Low blood sugar levels
- Hyperglycaemia - High blood sugar levels
17
Q
What are the common symptoms of seizures affecting different parts of the body?
A
- Eyes
- Mouth
- Limbs
18
Q
What are common symptoms of type 1 and 2 diabetes?
A
- Increased thirst
- Urinating more often
- Extreme tiredness
- Weight loss
- Cuts take a long time to heal
19
Q
What are the treatments for heat exhaustion?
A
- Move to a cool place / cool their skin
- Get them to drink plenty of water
20
Q
What does PRICE stand for?
A
- Protection
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
21
Q
When is PRICE used?
A
Help treat an injury within the first 72 hours.
22
Q
What are the common causes / triggers of epilepsy?
A
- Severe head injuries
- Anxiety / stress
- Tiredness / lack of sleep
23
Q
What are all the intrinsic factors that can influence the risk of injury?
A
- Gender
- Age
- Experience
- Weight
- Fitness levels
- Technique / ability
- Nutrition / hydration
- Medical conditions
- Sleep
- Previous / recurring injuries
24
Q
What variables affect how a safety check is done?
A
- Risk assessments
- Characteristics of group
- Group size
25
What are examples of skin damage?
- Abrasions
- Cuts
- Bruises
- Blisters
26
What are the treatments for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
- Defibrillators
- Lifestyle changes
27
When is SALTAPS used?
To check if a player needs to be rested or removed from the field of play.
28
What are symptoms of asthma?
- Swollen throat
- Breathing problems (shortness of breath)
- Tightness in chest
- Wheezing and coughing
29
What are the treatments for dehydration?
- Drink plenty of water
- Rehydration sachets
30
What are the causes of hypothermia?
- Body temperature drops below 35°C
- Prolonged exposure to cold / wet conditions
31
What are all the different types of acute injuries?
- Soft and hard tissue injuries
- Strains
- Sprains
- Skin damage
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Head injuries
32
What are the treatments for epilepsy?
- Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
- Ketogenic diet
33
What does DRABC stand for?
- Danger
- Response
- Airways
- Breathing
- Circulation
34
What are the symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
- Unconscious
- Breathing difficulties
35
What are the causes of heat exhaustion?
- Body temperature of 38°C or above
- Strenuous physical activity
- Not enough water intake
36
What are the symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
- Breathing difficulties
37
When is DRABC used?
- A quick way to find out how to treat any life-threatening conditions a casualty may have, in order of priority
38
What are the main ways to develop a chronic injury?
- Overuse
- Repetitive movement
- Develop gradually over a period of time
39
What does SALTAPS stand for?
- See
- Ask
- Look
- Touch
- Active
- Passive
- Strength
40
What are your lungs like without asthma?
- Muscles relaxed
- Normal airways
- Normal amount of mucus
41
What are the psychological benefits of a warm up?
- Improve concentration/focus
- Heighten or control arousal levels
- Increase motivation
- Increase confidence
- Mental rehearsal
42
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
- Excessive sweating
- Headache/dizziness
- Being very thirsty
- Feeling or being sick
- Rapid pulse and/or breathing
43
What are the symptoms of dehydration?
- Feeling thirsty
- Fatigue
- Dark yellow urine and infrequent urination
- Dry mouth/lips
44
What are the treatments for asthma?
- Reassurance
- Inhalers/nebulisers
45
What are the treatments for type 1 and 2 diabetes?
- Insulin/glucose
- Lifestyle changes
- Diet
- Exercise
46
What are examples of chronic injuries?
- Tendonitis
- Epicondylitis
- Shin splints
- Stress fractures
47
What are the differences in the 3 types of fracture?
- Open fracture: The bone pokes through the skin and can be seen, or a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin.
- Closed fracture: The bone is 'broken', but the skin is intact.
- Stress fracture: Tiny cracks in a bone, caused by repetitive force often from overuse.
48
What are the 3 parts of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
- Emergency personnel
- Emergency communication
- Emergency equipment
