Unit 8: Safety in Sport

What is a risk assessment?

What does legislation mean in relation to sport?

How would a coach ensure their players/athletes are safe prior to competition?

The official needs to ensure the environment is safe for the athletes.
What checks must be made?

The weather can impact on the playing surface in outdoor sports?

Give examples of how different weather conditions can make activities dangerous.

How can the athlete physically prepare for participating in their chosen sporting activity?

How do rules ensure players are kept safe?

When lifting an carrying equipment the correct safety precautions and techniques should be used.
What must you consider?

Wearing the correct clothing can minimise the risk of injury to athletes.
Name a sport and give an example of how clothing helps keep the participant safe.

Wearing the correct footwear is essential in sport to avoid injury.
Name a sport and explain what footwear is worn and why it is needed.

Safety equipment is essential in sport.
Name a sport and explain two pieces of safety equipment

Warm ups must always be used prior to athletes competing.
What are the three phases of a warm up?

What types of injuries are known as overuse injuries?

What types of injuries are known as sudden injuries?

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

Soft tissue injuries such as strains and sprains are treated using the RICE principle.
What does each letter represent?

Major injuries can unfortunately occur during sport.
What injuries are classified as a major injury?

The environment can lead to athletes suffering from life threatening conditions.
What injuries are known as environmental injuries?

What is dehydration?
What are the causes?

What is hypothermia?
What are the causes?

What is heat stroke?
What are the causes?

Personal hygiene is important.
Give two examples of poor hygiene and explain its impact.