1. UNIT 2: Health, Safety & Injury in Sport Assignment 3
HERNE BAY HIGH SCHOOL & SPORTS COLLEGE
BTEC First in Sport & Outdoor Education
UNIT 2: Health, Safety & Injury in Sport
Assignment 3
Student Name:
P3 “Describe four different types of injuries associated with sports participation and their underlying causes”
P4 “Describe types and signs of illnesses related to sports participation”
M3 “Explain why certain injuries and illnesses are associated with sports participation”
Learning Outcomes:
To understand common sporting injuries and illness and their possible causes
Further information can be found in the BTEC textbook “BTEC First Sport ”.
References are given on each page.

2. A dislocation of the shoulder
Starter
Match the correct definition with the correct type of injury:
injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like
fragments lacerate soft tissue and protrude through an open wound in the skin. Also called compound fracture
an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones do not pierce the skin. Also called a simple fracture
Caused by a direct force, or by placing joints in an abnormal position
Open fracture
A dislocation of the shoulder
Closed fracture
Concussion

3. Activity (1)
Watch the following video and highlight whether the injury the sports performer receives is:
A broken bone
A dislocation of the shoulder
Concussion
Do you know what the signs and symptoms are for this type of injury?
Numbness
Severe pain
Swelling
No movement in injured limb
Bruising

4. Activity (2)
Watch the following video and highlight whether the injury the sports performer receives is:
A broken bone
A dislocation of the shoulder
Concussion
Do you know what the signs and symptoms are for this type of injury?
Temporary loss of consciousness
Memory loss
Loss of balance
Change in breathing rate
Disturbed vision

5. Activity Open Fracture Symptoms of both Closed Fracture
Watch the following video which highlights numerous broken bones (in addition to other injuries). Whilst watching the video you must think about which of the following signs and symptoms are for an open fracture and which are for a closed fracture.
Open Fracture
Symptoms of both
Closed Fracture
Bone breaking through skin
Redness
Bleeding
Redness
Discolouration
Swelling
Bruising
Pain

6. Task 1:
a) You must highlight a type of injury associated with sports participation and give a description of the type of injury (further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 39 – 57):
Dislocations
Usually occur at joints. They can be caused by direct force, or by placing joints in an abnormal position. A common site of dislocation is the shoulder joint, where the upper arm bone comes away from its socket.
Example

7. Example Dislocations Types of injury: Causes and risk factors
Task 1(a):
a) You must describe the causes, signs and symptoms, how to minimise the risk and how to treat your highlighted injury (further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 39 – 57):
Types of injury:
Dislocations
Causes and risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Minimising risk of injury
Treatment
Dislocations are commonly caused by falling onto an outstretched arm or by a blow, for example to the shoulder. They are most common in:
Contact sports, although they can happen in kayaking when attempting a high brace support
Severe pain
No movement
Visible bone deformity
Swelling
Bruising
Numbness
Adequate warm-up
Protective equipment
Wear strapping
First aid:
Call for a trained person if one is present, or phone 999
Ensure casualty is kept warm to prevent shock
Do not attempt to reposition the dislocated bone; only a trained person should do this
Example

8. Task 1(b):
a) In the space provided you must highlight your FIRST injury associated with sports participation and give a description of the type of injury (Please refer to the example on task 1 for guidance. Further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 39 – 57):

9. Types of injury: Causes and risk factors Signs and symptoms
Task 1(c):
a) You must describe the causes, signs and symptoms, how to minimise the risk and how to treat your FIRST highlighted injury (Please refer to the example on task 1a for guidance. Further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 39 – 57):
Types of injury:
Causes and risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Minimising risk of injury
Treatment

10. Activity
As a class if you believe you know of any illnesses which could happen whilst out walking on a cold mountain walk then place your hand into the air and share your knowledge with the class 

11. Task 2:
a) You must highlight a type of illness associated with sports participation and give a description of the illness (further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 39 – 62):
Hypothermia
Hypothermia can be defined as a dramatic fall in body temperature to below 35 degrees Celsius.
Example

12. Example Hypothermia Types of illness: Causes and risk factors
Task 2(a):
a) You must describe the causes, signs and symptoms, how to minimise the risk and how to treat your highlighted illness:
Types of illness:
Hypothermia
Causes and risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Minimising risk of injury
Treatment
Hypothermia can be caused when an athlete trains in extreme cold conditions for a prolonged period of time. This type of illness could easily happen to people who become trapped in a blizzard when attempting to climb a mountain
Shivering
Cramps
Low blood pressure
Low pulse and breathing rate
Confusion
Disorientation
Cold, pale, dry skin
Be equipped for all kinds of weather
Wear extra, thin layers of clothing
Wear a waterproof and windproof outer layer of clothing
Wear a hat and gloves
Eat extra energy foods and warm drinks
First aid:
Cover person with foil blanket
Replace any wet clothing with warm dry clothing
If person is fit and healthy, bathe them in a warm bath to increase body temperature
Example

13. Task 2(b):
a) In the space provided you must highlight your FIRST illness which is related to sports participation and give a description of the type of illness (Please refer to the example on task 2 for guidance. Further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 58 – 62):

14. Types of illness: Causes and risk factors Signs and symptoms
Task 2(c):
a) You must describe the causes, signs and symptoms, how to minimise the risk and how to treat your FIRST highlighted illness (Please refer to the example on task 2(a) for guidance. Further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 58 – 62):
Types of illness:
Causes and risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Minimising risk of injury
Treatment

15. Task 2(d):
a) In the space provided you must highlight your SECOND illness which is related to sports participation and give a description of the type of illness (Please refer to the example on task 2 for guidance. Further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 58 – 62):

16. Types of illness: Causes and risk factors Signs and symptoms
Task 2(e):
a) You must describe the causes, signs and symptoms, how to minimise the risk and how to treat your SECOND highlighted illness (Please refer to the example on task 2(a) for guidance. Further reading is available in the BTEC text book, pages 58 – 62):
Types of illness:
Causes and risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Minimising risk of injury
Treatment

17. For a Merit you must:
Explain why certain injuries and illnesses are associated with sports participation