1. SPORTS INJURIES
RISK FACTORS

2. AIM
P2 – to be able to describe extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors in relation to sports injuries.
M1 – Explain how these risk factors can be minimised by utilisation of preventative measures.

3. EXTRINSIC RISK
Is something external to the body that can cause an injury. These include:
Inappropriate coaching
Incorrect technique
Environmental conditions
Equipment/clothing/footwear
Crowd/other players

4. TASK 1 Fill in worksheet 1 question 1
Swop with the person sat next to you and see if they have the same answer.
Use the Add for any extra notes found on your peers sheet.
Is the spelling correct?
Complete questions 2 and 3 using the same process.

5. INTRINSIC RISK FACTORS
A physical aspect of the athlete’s body that can cause an injury. These include:
Overuse
Poor technique
Postural defects
Muscle imbalance
Inadequate warm-up

6. TASK 2 Fill in worksheet 2 question 1
Swop with the person sat next to you and see if they have the same answer.
Use the Add for any extra notes found on your peers sheet.
Is the spelling correct?
Complete questions 2 and 3 using the same process.

7. LINK RISK/PREVENTION
Looking at the factor's discussed last week with regards to injury prevention:
What factor would help minimise the risks given in both worksheets 1 and 2?
Discuss and complete the measures that can be adopted to reduce the risk factor identified.

8. TASK 3 INJURY EXTRINSIC FACTOR INTRINSIC Prevention ????????
Concussion
Slipped on wet floor
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Ankle strain
Poor warm-up
Pulled Hamstring
Muscle imbalance

9. CONCLUSION
The coach should know how to handle the external factors and should have knowledge enough to recognise possible internal factors, apply First Aid when necessary and make appropriate referrals.

10. RECAP
Can you now describe extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors in relation to sports injuries?
Can you explain how these risk factors can be minimised by utilisation of preventative measures?