Injury prevention | Physical education | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What is the most important reason for wearing appropriate footwear in sport and physical activity?

to look good

to protect your feet and provide support ✓

to feel comfortable when performing

to keep your feet warm
Match the phrases to the definition.

warm up

⇔

activities designed to prepare the body for exercise ✓

cool down

⇔

period of light exercise after a workout to help promote recovery ✓

rest and recovery

⇔

taking time off from physical activity to allow muscles to heal ✓

correct technique

⇔

the proper form and body positioning during exercise to avoid injury ✓
Which of these principles of training means to gradually increase the stress placed upon the body during training?

progressive overload ✓

tedium

reversibility

specificity
Match the protective equipment most commonly associated with each sport.

knee pads

⇔

volleyball ✓

head guard

⇔

amateur boxing ✓

shin pads

⇔

football ✓

cycling

⇔

helmet ✓
Which of these would be a good application of progressive overload?

doing the same workout every session

taking more rest days to improve endurance

reducing workout intensity after an injury

increasing the intensity or duration of exercise gradually over time ✓
If you fail to replace fluids lost through sweat during physical activity, you will become...

'dehydrated' ✓

Exit quiz

Which of the following might a hockey player wear to prevent injuries during a game?

a gum shield ✓

shin pads ✓

studded boots

bracing on a weak joint ✓

baggy clothing
Match the keyword to its definition.

injury

⇔

physical harm or damage to the body ✓

injury prevention

⇔

strategies and practices aimed at reducing the risk of injuries ✓

hydration

⇔

maintaining adequate fluid levels in the body to support performance ✓

overtraining

⇔

excessive exercise without adequate rest or recovery ✓

technique

⇔

the correct method or form used to perform exercises ✓
What is the best way to avoid overtraining?

try to exercise as frequently as possible

ensure you get an appropriate amount of rest and recovery ✓

ensure you leave a long time between exercise sessions

lead a sedentary lifestyle
Place these things to remember when lifting something heavy in the correct order.

1

⇔

bend your knees

2

⇔

keep your back straight

3

⇔

hold the object close to your body

4

⇔

lift by extending your legs
Match the feature of sports footwear to its sport.

basketball

⇔

high profile to avoid ankle twisting ✓

sprinting

⇔

spikes to grip the track ✓

tennis

⇔

lateral support to stop the foot from rolling during sideways movement ✓

skiing

⇔

stiff boot style to provide stability ✓
When someone is lifting heavy weights in the gym, they could ask someone to act as a ______ to check they use correct technique and help them if they begin to struggle.

'spotter' ✓

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Lesson Details

Key learning points

Overtraining should be avoided by using appropriate weights, intensities and ensuring sufficient recovery.
Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn to reduce the risk of injury.
Hydration should be maintained to prevent dehydration.
Technique used should be correct (eg. lifting technique) and spotters used if necessary.

Common misconception

Injury prevention means injuries will not occur.

Nothing can guarantee that injuries will not happen, however the measures discussed in this lesson will significantly reduce the risk of injury. With the best prevention measures in place, accidents may still happen.

Keywords

Injury - physical harm or damage to the body
Injury prevention - strategies and practices aimed at reducing the risk of injuries during physical activity or sport
Hydration - maintaining adequate fluid levels in the body to support physical performance and prevent dehydration during exercise
Overtraining - excessive exercise without adequate rest and recovery, leading to fatigue, decreased performance, and increased risk of injury
Technique - the correct method or form used to perform exercises or movements