Extrinsic factors which can influence injury risk

What is the definition of 'extrinsic factors' in relation to injury risk?

• Factors that can cause injury from inside the body

• Factors that can cause injury from outside the body

• Factors that cause a decrease in motivation

• Factors that cause an increase in motivation

Identify the external risk factors

• Shin pads worn in hockey

• Opposition players in rugby

• Forgetting to bring your asthma inhaler

• Improper warm up technique

• Wearing trainers on a wet astroturf pitch

True or False: External factors do not need to be considered for non-contact sports

• True

• False

Who is responsible for limiting external risk factors?

• Coaches teaching technique during training sessions

• Referees checking player's boots before a football match

• Ground staff upholding pitch conditions

• All of the above

How can external injury risks be reduced?

• Wearing suitable clothing and footwear

• Talking to your friend when the coach is explaining tackling technique in rugby

• Having a strong knowledge of the rules

• All of the above

What does it mean to be a 'competent person'?

• Having strong leadership qualities

• Be able to give good half time team talks

• Someone with experience and expert knowledge of a sport

• Someone with the most amount of self belief

• The most popular person in the team

What does not need to be considered when conducting a risk assessment?

• What can cause an injury

• How likely is an injury

• Alternative actions to take if needed

• Why someone would not follow a risk assessment

• Who is most at risk

What does EAP stand for?

• Exercise and performance

• Eat animal proteins

• Emergency action plan

• Evaluate and prioritise

What is not a component of an EAP

• Location of emergency equipment

• Level of risk posed

• Instructions for involved and trained people to follow

• Emergency personnel

What external risks are associated with hot weather

• Dehydration

• Hyperthermia

• Hypothermia

• Sprained ankles