1. P1 “Describe six risks and hazards associated with sports participation in 3 different sports” M1 “Explain risks and hazards associated with sports participation in 3 different sports” D1 “Give a detailed account of why participants are at risk of injury when taking part in sport” Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the risks and hazards associated with sports participation Further information can be found in the BTEC textbook “BTEC First Sport ”. References are given on each page. Student Name :

2. As the manager of an outdoor ed centre you have decided to raise awareness to your users of the potential risks and injuries of different sports which take place in your facilities. You have decided that publishing a factsheet would be the most effective way to communicate this important information. Your factsheet must include a table which:  Describes six risks and hazards associated with sports participation (P1) In order to gain the higher grades for this assignment you should also: Explain risks and hazards associated with sports participation (M1). Give a detailed account of why participants are at risk of injury when taking part in sport (D1) Assignment brief

3. Hazard ________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Risk Task 1: a) You must define what the following words mean:

4. Equipment A crack in the riders knee pads If the rider was to fall off the knee pad is more likely to break and result in the rider hurting themselves more ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Task 2: a)Look at the pictures and identify a possible risk or hazard in the following areas b)You must then justify why you have chose the risk or hazard you have: People Equipment Environment Possible risk or hazard Justification of what might happen

5. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Under this Act all employers have a duty of care to ensure that a safe working environment is provided which is free from anything that could cause harm or risk to health or life. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ 1) Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992 4) Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 2) Children Act 1989 5) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2003 (COSHH) 3) Safety at Sports Grounds Act 1975 6) Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 ____________________ ____________________ Task 3: a) Look at the pictures below and identify which of the six legislations relates to which picture (an example is highlighted below)

6.  Type of risk or hazard  Equipment: Inappropriate clothing, not wearing a helmet whilst canoeing  What could potentially happen? If the canoeist was to slip and fall out of the canoe near the bank or another canoe they could hit their head and potentially knock themselves out or cause injury to their head.  How do you minimise the risk? The instructor should ensure that all the equipment being used has no visible defects and is being worn correctly Canoeing Task 4: a)For your chosen sports you must highlight whether the potential risk or hazard is equipment, people or environment b)You must describe what could potentially happen c)You must then describe how you could minimise the risk from happening

7.  Type of risk or hazard associated with EQUIPMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 1 st chosen sport here

8.  Type of risk or hazard associated with EQUIPMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 1 st chosen sport here

9.  Type of risk or hazard associated with the ENVIRONMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 1 st chosen sport here

10.  Type of risk or hazard associated with the ENVIRONMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 1 st chosen sport here

11.  Type of risk or hazard associated with PEOPLE  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 1 st chosen sport here

12.  Type of risk or hazard associated with LEGISLATION  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 1 st chosen sport here

13.  Type of risk or hazard associated with EQUIPMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 2nd chosen sport here

14.  Type of risk or hazard associated with EQUIPMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 2nd chosen sport here

15.  Type of risk or hazard associated with the ENVIRONMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 2nd chosen sport here

16.  Type of risk or hazard associated with the ENVIRONMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 2nd chosen sport here

17.  Type of risk or hazard associated with PEOPLE  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 2nd chosen sport here

18.  Type of risk or hazard associated with LEGISLATION  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 2nd chosen sport here

19.  Type of risk or hazard associated with EQUIPMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 3rd chosen sport here

20.  Type of risk or hazard associated with EQUIPMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 3rd chosen sport here

21.  Type of risk or hazard associated with the ENVIRONMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 3rd chosen sport here

22.  Type of risk or hazard associated with the ENVIRONMENT  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 3rd chosen sport here

23.  Type of risk or hazard associated with PEOPLE  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 3rd chosen sport here

24.  Type of risk or hazard associated with LEGISLATION  What could potentially happen?  How do you minimise the risk? Name of your 3rd chosen sport here