Prevention of Injury

Question 1

List 8 ways to prevent injury

Answer 1

1) A warm up
2) Avoid overtraining
3) Check equipment / facilities before use
4) Use protective clothing and equipment
5) Use taping or bracing used necessary
6) Hydration maintained throughout injury
7) Stretches should not be overstretched
8) Using correct techniques will ensure performer safety

Question 2

How should a through warm up be completed?

Answer 2

Using 4 the phases

Question 3

How should overtraining be avoided?

Answer 3

Know when to stop and careful consideration to the progressive overload principle

Question 4

Why should you check equipment / facilities before use?

Answer 4

To check if its broken or damaged and if playing facilities are free of dangers and suitability

Question 5

Why should you where. protective clothing / equipment?

Answer 5

For the players safety in tackles etc, and to assist performance.

It is compulsary in some sports

Question 6

When is taping or bracing necessary?

Answer 6

To protect / support previous injury