Unit 2 Flashcards
Fatigue
A feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness
What does fatigue decrease?
Temporarily decreases:
Strength and energy
Concentration levels
Skills levels as speed and strength decrease
What does fatigue result in?
Parts of the body not being able to carry on with physical activity
Local Muscular Fatigue
Injury
Local Muscular Fatigue
when a muscle, or group of muscles, is unable to carry on contracting and movement stops
Why can fatigue lead to injury?
Techniques are not being carried out properly which can result in injury.
Stress
Stress is the body’s reaction to a change that requires physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response
What can stress lead to in sports?
People can become more aroused if stressed
People may become more aggressive
What can stress lead to generally?
Excitement or suspense- this leads to tension which can cause tightness in the muscles
Anxiety- makes you feel uneasy and apprehensive before and during a performance, which can lead to mistakes being made.
Nervousness- adds to tension levels, which can lead to sickness or shaking, which may lead to mistakes being made
Motivation decreases
What are the physical effects of stress?
Shaking
Sweating
Tightness in muscles
Butterflies/sick feeling
Motivation
your drive to succeed and desire to achieve something
What can prevent injury?
Correct techniques being used at all times
Playing withing the rules of the game
Internally caused injuries
An injury which the performer is solely responsible
Name the two types of internal injury
Overuse Injury
Sudden Injury
What is an overuse injury?
Can be caused by performing or training too much. Include stress fractures and muscle and tendon injuries
What is a sudden injury?
strain put on the body due to lots of stretching, twisting and turning, resulting in problems like hamstring pulls
Stress Fracture
A break in the bone caused by repeated application of a heavy load or constant pounding
Externally Caused Injuries
Injuries caused by external factors like equipment, opponents or playing conditions
What can cause external injuries?
Foul play or incorrect actions
Impact injuries- impact with equipment, players or playing surface
Equipment/Clothing-equipment that is damaged, faulty or badly fitting equipment or clothes e.g. shoes or clothing for trampolining
What precautions must be held before physical activity?
A risk assessment
Warm ups
Rules and conduct should be followed
Name the types of joint and muscle injuries
sprains, strains, pulled muscles, cramps, dislocations
What must be done if a joint or muscle injury occurs?
Rest- stop physical activity
Ice- apply ice to area to relieve pain and reduce swelling
Compression- give support and pressure to area
Elevation- decreases circulation to area
Sprain
The tearing of ligaments at a joint
Strain
The overstretching of a muscle rather than a joint
When is aerobic respiration used?
Over long period of medium or low intensity physical activity
