Event Management
What is the role of a sports event manager?
To plan, organise, and oversee the execution of a sports event.
What does "anatomical position" refer to?
Anatomical position, or standard anatomical position, refers to the positioning of the body when it is standing upright and facing forward with each arm hanging on either side of the body, and the palms facing forward. The legs are parallel, with feet flat on the floor and facing forward
What does the "R.I.C.E.R" method stand for in sports injury treatment?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral
Which type of injury involves a stretch or tear of ligaments?
Sprain
What is Australia's national sport?
Cricket
Describe the round robin format in sports competitions.
A tournament structure where each team plays every other team at least once.
What is the difference between axial and appendicular skeletons?
The axial skeleton includes the skull and spine, while the appendicular skeleton consists of limbs.
What does "NO HARM" refer to in injury management?
A guideline to avoid heat, alcohol, running, and massage after an acute injury.
What type of injury is caused by repetitive stress over time, often seen in long-distance runners?
Overuse injury.
Which Australian swimmer is known for winning four gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Ian Thorpe
Why is it important to have a clear aim and objective for a sports event?
To guide planning and measure the event’s success.
Name one type of synovial joint and an example of where it's found in the body.
Ball and socket joint, found in the shoulder.
Explain the TOTAPS method in assessing sports injuries.
Talk, Observe, Touch, Active Movement, Passive Movement, Skills Test.
Which type of injury involves damage to muscle fibers or tendons?
Strain
Who is known as the first Indigenous Australian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Cathy Freeman
Explain how a budget impacts the planning of a sports event.
It helps control costs and allocate resources efficiently.
What is the function of ligaments in the body?
To connect bones and stabilise joints.
What is the purpose of taping and bandaging in sports?
To provide support and prevent further injury.
Differentiate between a direct and indirect injury.
A direct injury results from an external force (e.g., being hit), while an indirect injury results from internal forces (e.g., overstretching a muscle).
In which year did Australia host its first Olympic Games?
1956
Outline the event you organised as part of your assessment task in term 1.
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What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.
Compare the effectiveness of using heat versus cold treatments in injury recovery.
Cold reduces inflammation and pain, while heat increases blood flow for healing.
What is the difference between a soft tissue injury and a hard tissue injury?
Soft tissue injuries involve muscles, tendons, and ligaments, while hard tissue injuries involve bones and teeth.
What four teams were in the 2024 AFL and NRL Grand Final?
AFL: Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions
NRL: Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm