Unit 3 - Preventing injuries

Question 1

Do not over train

Answer 1

Over training occurs when a performer trains too hard. A performers levels of fitness and the type of training they are doing influences how much is too much.

Question 2

Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear

Answer 2

Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear or failing to wear certain items of clothing may lead to an injury
e.g Basketball shoes for grip
Shin pads for protection

Question 3

Do not overstretch or bounce while stretching

Answer 3

Stretching is very beneficial, but over stretching leads to sprains and strains

Question 4

Define sprain

Answer 4

The ligaments are stretched too much or tear

Question 5

Define strain

Answer 5

The muscles or tendons are stretched to much or tear

Question 6

Use taping or bracing where appropriate

Answer 6

Taping or bracing helps prevent injuries to soft tissues or soft joints. It is also used to treat injuries or to help take the stress of affected areas.

Question 7

Always use the correct technique

Answer 7

Failure to use the correct technique can lead to injury, especially when working with free weights. This is why inexperienced athlete should use resistance machines before progressing onto heavier free weights.

Question 8

Keep hydrated

Answer 8

It is important that an athletes body contains enough water to function normally and avoid fatigue, muscle cramps and dizziness is caused by dehydration.

Question 9

Always warm up and cool down

Answer 9

A warm up generally revs up your cardio vascular system by raising your body temperature and increasing blood flow to your muscles.

Cooling down after your workout allows for gradual recovery of pre-exercise heart rate and blood pressure

Failure to do so will massively increase the chance of injury

Question 10

Take adequate rest

Answer 10

If you train to hard, adaptations will not take place. Make sure you have enough rest in between sessions to allow recovery.