preventing injury

Question 1

what should a warm up include

Answer 1

-gradual pulse raising activities

-stretching

-skill based practices

-mental preparation

Question 2

how does warming up prevent injuries

Answer 2

• raises body temperature

-helps athlete get into the zone

• increases range of movement at the joint

-increases the amount of oxygen delivered to the muscles

Question 3

name factors that prevent injury

Answer 3

-Training sessions should be at an appropriate level to avoid overtraining
type of training should be relevant to the goals of the performer, e.g. continuous training for improving aerobic capacity
The exercise intensity should be at the correct level, e.g. weights should not be too heavy

-Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn
Footwear should provide enough protection and support
Clothing should allow for the full range of motion required

-Performers with existing injuries should make use of taping/bracing to support weakness

-Hydration should be maintained to ensure that fluids lost through sweating are replaced

-Overstretching can occur when muscles are stretched beyond normal limits, or when the same stretch is repeated too many times

-Any training techniques should be used correctly
E.g. when lifting heavy weights spotters should be present and the lifter’s back should be kept straight

-A cool down routine should be carried out at the end of a session