Chapter 12

Using the correct equipment can prevent what?

• frostbite

• diseases

• injury

• skill level

When trying a new sport you might want to rent equipment first....

• True

• False

What could be some health risks in HOT weather??

• dehydration, overexertion,heat exhaustion, and heat stroke

• wind burn and blistering

• sunburn, cancer of the skin

• sun spots, eye damage, sun screen protection

What is heat exhaustion?

• a form of physical stress on the body caused by overheating

• a form of mental stress that cannot be overcome

• a form of social stress that happens in and around your friends

• a form of physical stress on the body caused by over eating

What should you use to protect an infected area?

• bandage and splint

• ice pack

• tape

• knee splint

How long should you rest an injury?

• 5 hours

• rest of the game

• until you feel better or see a doctor

• 24 hours

Wind stripping the oil off your skin can cause....

• windburn

• windrash

• hypothermia

• hyperwindthermia

How can you help your skin from being damaged by the wind?

• keep skin covered and use lipbalm

• put sunscreen on

• block UVA rays

• stay out of the wind on windy days

What is a muscle cramp?

• sudden and sometimes painful contractions of the muscle

• painful contractions of the ligaments

• tightening of the muscles and tendons

• muscle spasms that don't go away

You can't get a muscle strain by over stretching!!

• True

• False