Soc 10 Injury Prevention And Types Of Injury

Question 1

Soft tissue description

Answer 1

Joint injuries

Question 2

How can Soft tissue injuries occur

Answer 2

Frequent repetitive exercises can often result in injury to joints

Question 3

Sprain description

Answer 3

Damaged to the ligament

Question 4

How can sprains occur

Answer 4

Falling or landing awkwardly

Question 5

Strain description

Answer 5

Twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon

Question 6

When can a strain occur

Answer 6

Sprinting or other explosive movements

Question 7

Torn cartilage description

Answer 7

Damaged elastic substance which lines adjoining bones

Question 8

when can torn cartilage occur

Answer 8

Often due to wear and tear from long-term overuse

Question 9

Fracture description

Answer 9

Broken or cracked bone

Question 10

When does a fracture occur

Answer 10

Occurs from a blow, severe twisting or wrenching of a joint

Question 11

Dislocation description

Answer 11

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position

Question 12

When does a dislocation occur

Answer 12

Hard blows which causes one of the bones to be displaced

Question 13

Concussion description

Answer 13

Symptoms include: headaches, loss of coordination, confusion or slurred speech

Question 14

When can a concussion occur

Answer 14

Normally caused by a blow to the head

Question 15

Abrasion description

Answer 15

Friction of the skin against a rough surface

Question 16

When does abrasion occur

Answer 16

Can happen from a fall or as a result of tackle

Question 17

Using the correct principles of training

Answer 17

Specificity is vital. As you get fitter you can move to the upper end of your training zone using the principle of progressive overload.
Rest and recovery must be built into your programme. This is where adaptation take place as you recover from your sessions.

Question 18

Playing to the rules and competition

Answer 18

All games and sports have rules so that there can be fair competition. Rules help to ensure player safety.

Question 19

Protective equipment/ clothing

Answer 19

Many activities require protective equipment or specific clothing. This will vary depending on the sport and position.

Question 20

Checking equipment and facilities

Answer 20

Organisers and officials, as well as participants, need to check for safety before an activity or competition.

Question 21

Warming up/ cooling down

Answer 21

Perform a light aerobic activity to increase blood flow to working muscles
Gradually reduce the level of activity to helpwith the disposal of lactic acid