1. Date:
Title: Risk assessment
LO: To develop our knowledge of preventing injuries
Starter – List what we do in PE lessons to prevent injuries during the lesson.
Main – Describe what safety checks you should do before taking part in sport.
Dessert – Evaluate the role of a referee/umpire in a sport of your choice

2. Key Words – Risk, Hazard, Danger, Safety
LO: To develop our knowledge of preventing injuries
Key Words – Risk, Hazard, Danger, Safety
Learning Outcomes:
MUST: Define what a risk assessment is (pass)
SHOULD: Describe the difference between a hazard and ‘risk’ (merit)
COULD: Apply knowledge by carrying out a successful risk assessment (distinction)

3. What do we mean by risk?
Create a definition using the following keywords (and some of your own)
…So then what do we mean by a hazard?
‘A hazard is something that can cause injury’
Potential, likelihood, injury, chance of, danger
MUST: Define what a risk assessment is (pass)

4. Watch the video… http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=JdQXRQ_peow
As you watch you should write down all the things the official
does to ensure the safety of others.
How many are there in total
Can you spot them all?
youtube.com/watch?v=JdQXRQ_peow
SHOULD: Describe the difference between a hazard and ‘risk’ (merit)

5. Ask about first aider on site
Checks the ground and surface for objects
Removes a stick from the playing area
Checks the padding on the rugby posts is secure
Checks players boots
Check length of players nails
Checks for wristbands and jewellery
Enforcing rules ‘staying low’ to ensure safety
Stops game to bring first aider on and clears other players away from the area
Warns players about their conduct
‘We’ve got a dog!’ – stops game to remove animal from pitch
Attends to player who is injured on the floor

6. What happens in your PE lesson?
Kit checks
Use of safety equipment like crash mats
A warm-up and cool-down
Pitch inspection
Instructions about technique and safety
Which additional procedures are followed before:
Rugby?
Cricket?
Tennis?
Athletics?
Football?
Netball?

7. Complete the risk assessment..
We will be going over to the Sports hall to complete your own risk assessment
I am looking to see if you can spot the hazards in our sports hall
Then to assess the risk of that hazard causing injury
Finally, decide what action needs to be taken
COULD: Apply knowledge by carrying out a successful risk assessment (distinction)

8. Keywords: Safety, students, hazard, prevention, responsible
TASK:
Write a report on your risk assessment of the sports hall. What are your findings and suggestions.
Your challenge is to use the keywords below in your report
Literacy objective: Write in full sentences with correct grammar and capital letters
COULD: Apply knowledge by carrying out a successful risk assessment (distinction)
Keywords: Safety, students, hazard, prevention, responsible

9. Exam Questions
1. List three safety checks you should complete before carrying out a sports session (3 marks)
2. Describe using specific examples how playing surfaces can present risks to players if not checked properly ( 4 marks)
3. Explain using specific examples why it is essential for officials or coaches to carry out risk assessments before training or competitions (6 marks)

10. Answer the following questions
Answer the following questions
Learning Outcomes:
MUST: Define what a risk assessment is (pass)
SHOULD: Describe the difference between a hazard and ‘risk’ (merit)
COULD: Apply knowledge by carrying out a successful risk assessment (distinction)