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What is the main role of an assistant coach?
To support the head coach in delivering safe and effective coaching.
What is a soft‑tissue injury?
Damage to muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
What is an extrinsic risk factor?
Poor coaching, incorrect technique, environment, clothing/footwear, safety hazards
Name a common symptom of sporting injuries.
Pain, swelling, bleeding
What does RICE stand for?
Rest Ice Compression Elevation
Give one key responsibility of an assistant coach.
Ensuring sessions follow safety guidelines, duty of care, approachable etc
What is a hard‑tissue injury?
Damage to bones or joints.
Name one intrinsic risk factor (U25).
Muscle imbalance, poor prep, warm ups, flexibility, diet and nutrition
What is the first physiological response to injury?
Inflammation.
What does SALTAPS (See, Ask, Look, Touch, Active, Passive, Strength) help assess?
Injury severity.
How can poor technique increase injury risk?
It places abnormal stress on tissues.
Why must assistant coaches understand legislation?
To ensure safe, compliant coaching practice.
What is microtrauma?
Small, repetitive tissue damage.
Give one psychological response to injury.
Loss of confidence, denial, anger, bargaining
What is the purpose of rehabilitation programmes?
To restore function and prevent reinjury.
How do environmental factors contribute to injury risk?
Poor surfaces increase slips, impact, and stress.
Why is optimal loading important during early treatment?
Helps healing without over‑stressing tissues.
Explain how chronic injuries develop.
Through long‑term overuse and repeated microtrauma.
How can coaching style help prevent injuries?
Clear communication and teaching correct technique.
Why must rehabilitation be phased?
Each stage prepares tissues safely for higher loads.
Explain how psychological factors can affect injury recovery.
Stress or fear can slow progress and reduce adherence.
(U25) Evaluate why extrinsic factors may be more powerful than intrinsic ones in some sports
External conditions (coaching, equipment, environment, other players) can create hazards regardless of athlete readiness.
Why might legislative requirements change coaching responsibilities?
New policies may demand updated safeguarding, risk assessment, or qualifications.
Analyse why some injuries require specialist referral instead of conservative treatment.
Severe tissue damage or complications may need medical or surgical expertise.
Evaluate the effectiveness of preventative strategies in reducing sports injuries.
Techniques like risk assessments, correct equipment, and training progressions significantly lower injury likelihood when applied consistently.