Intrinsic factors which can influence injury risk

What is meant by an 'intrinsic factor' relating to sporting injuries?

• Factors that come from within a person

• Factors that come from outside of a person

• Factors associated with outdoor sports

• Factors associated with indoor sports

How would you define a 'warm up'?

• Moving the body to a resting or near resting state

• Preparing the body for physical activity

• Wearing lots of layers in winter months

• A series of drills to improve technique

What is an overuse injury?

• Acute injuries caused by repetitive movements

• Poor nutrition

• Chronic injuries caused by repetitive moments

• Acute injuries caused by one off movements

Which of these examples show individual variables?

• A referee deciding to let play continue on a waterlogged pitch

• One hockey club having better equipment than their rivals

• A 14 year old attempting to lift the same weights as their parent in the gym

• Eating take out food most days a week instead of a balanced diet

Why does a lack of sleep increase the likelihood of an injury?

• Increase in irritability

• Slower reaction times

• Bad decision making

• Decrease in motivation, resulting in individual staying in bed

What food groups are important for adequate nutrition?

• Protein

• Fats

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• All of the above

What can cause bad posture?

• Slouching

• Poor gait

• Poor gate

• Low self-esteem

• Being overly aggressive

True or False: Lordosis is a condition in which the spine is curved to the side

• True

• False

Muscle imbalance can cause which of the following?

• Kyphosis in weightlifters

• Tennis elbow

• Head collisions

• Dehydration

How would a persons pelvis look if they suffered from anterior pelvic tilt?

• It would be tipped to the side

• It would be tipped backwards

• It would be tipped forwards

• No change