How are sports injuries classified and managed?
An injury caused by a direct blow or force
Direct injury
Provide an example of an overuse injury
Stress fracture, shin splints, growth plate injuries
How many litres of fluid should be consumer per kg of body weight lost
1.5L per kg lost
Identify the ethical considerations for return to play
Pain killers and Pressure to participate
Explain how injuries are classfied
By the cause and type of body tissue
Identify the 3 considerations for adults and aged athletes
Heart conditions, fractures and bone density and flexibility and joint mobility
Identify the 5 dash points for Sports Policy and the Sports Environment
Rules of sport and activities
Modified rules for children
Matching of opponents
Use of protective equipment
Safe grounds, equipment and facilities
Outline how the indicators of readiness to return to play are used following an ankle injury
Pain free, degree of mobility
Management of a hard tissue injury
Immobilise the joint and seek further medical attention
What effect does iron deficiency have on performance
Iron is repsonsible for the development of haemoglobin in the blood.
Contributes to fatigue and loss of energy
Explain Preventative taping provide an example
Applying adhesive tape to support the joint and restrict any excessive movement that may cause injury. Eg. a basketballer strapping their ankle
Describe the rehabilitation procedures necessary for an athlete who is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Graduated exercise, use of heat and cold, Training, Progressive mobilisation
Describe the procedure for the immediate management of a sprained ankle
TOTAPS, RICER
The three conditions that make up the female athlete triad
Disordered eating, stopping of periods (amenorrhea) and osteoperosis
There are 6 different climatic conditions. Identify them and describe how each effects performance
Temperature, Humidity, Wind, Rain, Altitude, Pollution
Discuss the importance of an athlete's psychological readiness to return to play
Need to be ready or they may re injure themselves by trying to compensate and using incorrect technique
Phase 1, 1 - 4 days inflammatory stage
Phase 2, 3 days to 6 weeks repair and regenerative stage
Phase 3, 6 weeks plus remodelling phase
Explain why thermoregulation is a particularly important consideration for children in sport
Children can't regulate body temperature, tend to overheat quickly
Outline a range of strategies for promoting safe participation in hot and humid conditions
Ensure to drink plenty of fluids, less clothing, drinks breaks, acclimatising
Evaluate the appropriateness of using heat and cold at different stages of injury management
Heat - After 48 hours or in warm up
Cool - First 48 hours and immediately following actviity