Safety in sport is imperative. Which of these considerations would the coach of the athlete not be responsible for?
Follow the risk assessment set by the manager of the training facility.
Ensure the athlete completes a thorough warm up and cool down before and after the training session.
Ensure the athlete is fully aware of the competition rules and codes of conduct and follows them.
The organisation of the order of play during the competition.
It is imperative players use the correct technique at all times to avoid the risk of injury to self and others.
Internally caused injuries are injuries where a performer is solely responsible.
Overuse injuries occur when the athlete is in the closed season.
These are all examples of overuse injuries except:
Stress fractures (break in the bone caused by heavy pounding)
Tennis elbow (painful inflammation of the tendon)
Cartilage damage (through twisting, jarring and badly times tackles)
Dislocation (a separation of two bones)
Minor injuries often occur when the athlete competes. Which minor injury often occurs through wearing trainers/boots which do not fit properly?
Bruise
Blister
Graze
Cut
Which minor injury would be treated using the RICE first aid procedure?
A sprain is caused when an athlete over stretches and tears a tendon.
The RICE first aid procedure would be used to treat both a strain and a sprain.
The RICE principle is used to treat soft tissue injuries such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and fractures.
Which of these injuries is not classified as a major injury.
Deep cut
Dislocation
Sprain
Fracture
The following injuries could all occur to an athletes head following contact with an opponent. Which is least likely to occur during a hockey match.
Concussion
Hypothermia, Dehydration, heat stroke and concussion are all types of environmental injuries.
Hypothermia is caused as a result of the following environmental factors, except.
Cold weather
Wind strength
High levels of precipitation
Heat
The following symptoms are all related to hypothermia, the body starts to violently shiver, confusion, drowsiness, slurred speech, shallow breathing, weak pulse and excess sweating.
Dehydration is caused by the following factors, except:
A rapid loss of water from the body
Drinking too much water
Competing in a hot environment
Working at a high intensity
Which type of athlete is less likely to suffer the effects of hypothermia?
Kayaker
Mountaineer
Sailor
Footballer
An athlete can avoid suffering from heat stroke by drinking plenty of water, wearing appropriate clothing, applying sun cream and monitoring each other's performance.
An athlete suffering from concussion following a state of unconsciousness would need to be seen by medical staff at a hospital. How long should the athlete be observed for to ensure they are safe to return home?
12 hours
18 hours
24 hours
30 hours
Hypothermia is a rapid cooling of the body. What temperature does the body need to fall below to be classed as hypothermic?
37 degrees
36 degrees
35 degrees
34 degrees
