Dangerous Situations & Risk Assessment
What is a risk?
Something that could cause danger, harm, or loss.
What’s the difference between contact and non-contact sports?
Contact sports involve physical contact between players; non-contact sports do not.
What is protective equipment used for?
To prevent injury or infection.
What is a cosmetic procedure?
Something done to make a person’s body look different from how it naturally would.
What is one way to make a safe choice when pressured to do something risky?
Say “no” or seek help from a trusted adult.
What does R.I.C.E. stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
What law requires helmets for cyclists under 18 in Ontario?
The Ontario Highway Traffic Act
What risk comes with tanning?
Increased risk of skin cancer and eye damage.
Name one example of a high-risk situation
Answer may vary.
Ex:
- Getting into a car with an unlicensed driver
- Riding a bike at night without a helmet and lights
- Sneaking out at night without permission
Name three contact sports and three non-contact sports.
Contact Sports:
- Football, Hockey, Basketball, Rugby, Wrestling
Soccer, etc.
Non-Contact Sports:
Golf, Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming , Track n Field
Provide 5 different examples of protective equipment.
Helmet, goggles, pads, gloves, reflective vests, mouthguard, shinguard, lifejacket, safety boots, etc.
Give one example of a common contagious illness.
The cold, flu, or strep throat.
What is the first step in assessing risk?
Identify potential risks — what could go wrong?
5 Steps of Risk Assessment:
Identify Potential Risks: What could go wrong?
Evaluate Risks: How likely and how severe are they?
Develop Strategies: How can you avoid or reduce risk?
Make a Safe Choice: Choose the safest option.
Seek Help: Ask trusted adults for advice or assistance.
What body parts are most commonly injured in sports?
Ankles, knees, fingers, head, and face.
Why might wearing the wrong size protective equipment be almost as risky as not wearing it at all?
Because it may not cover the body part properly, can slip or break during activity, and gives a false sense of safety.
Name three ways that infectious diseases spread.
Two of your friends start daring each other to do dangerous stunts for social media views, and they ask you to film.
What makes this situation high risk, and what are two possible short-term and long-term consequences of going along with it?
It’s high risk because it involves pressure to participate in unsafe behaviour for attention.
Short-term consequences: injury, embarrassment, or damage to property.
Long-term consequences: loss of trust, reputation damage online, or legal trouble.
What does incapacitating mean?
Being unable to function in a normal way.
Two players wear the same protective gear, but one still gets injured. What might explain the difference?
Factors like improper fit, incorrect use, or equipment damage reduce effectiveness; personal technique and risk behavior also matter.
Why is crash dieting dangerous?
It can cause nutrient deficiency and poor mental focus.