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Risk assessment and preventing injuries Injury is common in sport. It is important to take precautions to try and reduce the chance of becoming injured.

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1 Risk assessment and preventing injuries Injury is common in sport. It is important to take precautions to try and reduce the chance of becoming injured by taking preventative measures. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evR- X4ccOV8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evR- X4ccOV8

2 Before activity Physical readiness You should always consider your own physical readiness before you take part in activity. You should also fill in a Par-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire) to help you plan a personal exercise programme.

3 Warm Up You need to make sure you warm up to get the body physically and mentally prepared for activity.

4 Check equipment and facilities You should always use the correct equipment for the sport you play. Follow the guidelines for protective equipment that is recommended for the sport/ activity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bqyq9_QAIg You should check that the equipment is in good condition and not damaged. You should check the surface or area you are going to do your activity on to make sure it is free from any objects that could cause injury. (e.g. glass on pitches, wet area on sports hall floor) You need to plan ahead for weather provision so as to be prepared for what is forecast. You should follow the correct techniques for your sport when competing, carrying or moving equipment.

5 During activity Balanced competition To make competitions fair. some sport need to consider numerous factors such as:-

6 Weight categories - Competitors of similar weights compete against each other so that one does not have an unfair advantage over another. this occurs in sports such as boxing and judo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Mq6JpL4cQ&feature=fvsr Mixed or single sex - Most sports are single sex for reasons of safety and fair competition. Some sports are mixed sex such as mixed badminton or tennis. The only sport where men and women compete in the same field as equals is equestrian sports Age - As we grow up competitive sport is split into age groups to make things fair. Handicap system - some sports use a handicap system. A good example of this is golf. It allows people of different abilities to play in line with each other.

7 Play by the rules All sports have rules. It is important to play within these rules so as to play fair. Competitions have officials to monitor rules and control activities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWO98zEWnDo If athletes do not follow rules then they can be disciplined by sports officials and sanctions put in place. You need to check you are not wearing any thing that could cause injury to you or others (watches, jewellery or hair tied back). Footwear is important for different sport. Wearing studded boots on grass will help you keep grip on wet grass. It is important to wear protective clothing such as mouth guards in boxing, helmets in cycling and a box in cricket.


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