Health & Safety

Safety in Physical Education

Mr. Williams/Ms. Purrier

Objectives of the Lesson

1. Definition of safety
2. Safety Practices in Physical Education
3. Importance of Warm up and Cool Down

What is safety?

• Safety is preventing injury or damage to ourselves and others around us.

How can we practice safety in Physical Education?

• Make sure to follow instructions at all times

• Make sure the facilities (field, court or pitch) are safe for use

Can you think of any ways you have practiced safety before?

Open Ended

How did you practice being safe?

Safety Practices in Phys. Ed.

• Always follow instructions given

• Make sure to dress in correct gear for each sport

• Make sure to warm up and cool down

• always have water to keep hydrated

Following Instruments

• We must always follow the instructions or commands given by the teacher/coach

• Instructions are also called coaching points

• They help to reduce or minimize the risk of injury or Damage to the student/athlete

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Wearing the correct gear for class

• Wearing the correct gear helps to prevent injury

• It also helps with performing various skills in sport

Why should we Warm up and cool down?

• Warm up helps to lubricate the muscles and joints that we will use to perform the skills and techniques

• Warm up is also the important in prevent injury

• Cool down is done at the end of each physical activity session and helps our muscles to relax before we end each session.

Keeping Hydrated (Water Break)

• Drinking helps us to replace the water that our bodies use up while we are active on the field or court

• Lack of hydration can lead to fatigue (tiredness) and injuries.

• Always drink water, before, during and After physical activity

Thank you taking part today.