1.2c Injury prevention

• What is the main focus of section 1.2c in the study material?

  Preventing injury in physical activity and training
• What are some methods to minimize the risks of injury in physical activity?

  • Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear
  • Competing at the appropriate level
  • Lifting and carrying equipment safely
  • Using a warm-up and cool-down
• What is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE) mentioned in the study material?

  Gum shields
• How do gum shields help in preventing injuries?

  They protect teeth from injury
• What is the purpose of shin pads in sports?

  To protect the tibia
• Why is it important to wear appropriate clothing and footwear in sports?

  To maximize range of motion
• What type of footwear is recommended for football players?

  Football boots with studs
• Why should athletes compete at an appropriate level?

  To prevent injury, such as a novice running a 5 km instead of a full marathon
• What is a safe practice when lifting and carrying equipment?


  Using appropriate training techniques
• What is the purpose of a warm-up before exercise?

  To prepare the body by increasing blood flow and elasticity of muscles
• What are some components of a warm-up mentioned in the study material?

  A pulse raiser and dynamic stretches
• What does personal protective equipment (PPE) do?

  It protects parts of the body from risks associated with physical activity
• What is a risk assessment used for?

  To identify potential hazards to prevent injury
• What are typical hazards that can lead to injury in sports?

  Poor fitness, poor skill or technique, and dangerous training practices
• What are potential hazards in specific sport settings?

  • Sports halls: poor-quality equipment, wall surfaces, and wet floors
  • Fitness centres: damaged equipment and lack of supervision
  • Playing fields: hazards on the surface and poor weather
  • Artificial outdoor areas: inappropriate footwear and damaged surfaces
  • Swimming pools: water quality and wet surfaces
• What should you do to identify potential hazards in your school sports areas?

  Create a table listing all potential hazards and their effects on sports
• What is the definition of a hazard?

  Something which has the potential to cause harm
• What does a risk assessment involve?

  Anticipation of the consequences and planning action to prevent accidents
• True or false? A broken leg is a hazard found on a grass playing field.

  False
• True or false? A risk assessment can be used to identify potential hazards to prevent injury.

  True
• True or false? Personal protective equipment such as football boots with studs help to prevent injury.

  True
• Identify three potential hazards found in a fitness centre.

  Damaged equipment, uneven floor surfaces, lack of supervision
• Identify a sporting example of requiring the need to lift or handle equipment safely.

  Setting up a trampoline
• What could be used to prepare the muscles for exercise before an activity begins?

  A warm-up routine