Injuries
Most injuries occur during this
Practice
Doing this before activity helps to reduce muscle strains and pulls
Warm up
This late genius ran track in high school, and went on to become the figurehead of a popular technology brand
Steve Jobs
The percentage of high school students who play on a school-sponsored team
60%
Athletes recovering from injury may struggle with this mental health challenges
Anxiety, depression, frustration
____% of high school sport injuries are preventable
50%
This factor plays a major role in injury prevention and recovery but is often ignored by teens
Sleep
This wrestler/movie star/macho man played football in high school & recieved a scholarship to play in college
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
The percentage of corporate executives who played sports in high school
90%
Staying connected to teammates during injury helps support this part of health
Mental / emotional health or wellbeing
This fraction of kids are injured seriously enough to miss practice or games
1 in 3
R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and ______
Elevation
This actor played basketball in high school & went on to star in many movies, including Remember the Titans, He Got Game, and Flight
Denzel Washington
Which state has the most expensive high school sporting stadium
Texas
Talking to a counselor, coach, or trusted adult is an example of this healthy behavior
Seeking help
Shin splints are most often caused by this type of stress on the legs
Overuse / repetitive impact
This part of the body is especially vulnerable to injury when core strength is weak
Lower back
This comedian, who starred in many classics including Step Brothers and Anchorman, actually kicked for the USC Trojans and made 14 field goals
Will Ferrell
How many actual minutes of baseball is played in a 3 hour game
18 minutes
This mindset encourages patience and effort during rehab
Growth Mindset
This overuse injury commonly affects the shoulder, elbow, or knee
Tendonitis
This recovery strategy uses water to help relax muscles and reduce soreness
Hydrotherapy / ice bath / contrast bath
This Office star played goalie for the majority of his teen years. He could've played D1 hockey, but decided it was a hobby after all
Steve Carell
What is Usain Bolt's top speed
27 mph
Hiding emotional struggles during injury can make this mental health issue worse
Burnout