LO1 Extrinsic Factors- The Environment

Which is the correct definition of extrinsic factors?

• An external factor that reduces sporting performance.

• Factors outside of the body and not in your control that can increase or decrease the risk of injury

• Factors inside of the body and not in your control that can increase or decrease the risk of injury

• An external factor that can be controlled to make sport safer

The acronym TEECH helps you to remember the 5 extrinsic factors. Which of the following definitions is correct?

• Training, Environment, Equipment, Coaching, Helping

• Type, Extrinsic, Equipment, Coaching, Hazards

• Tutors, English, Engage, Catching, Handful.

• Type, Environment, Equipment, Coaching, Hazards.

If the extrinsic factor is the Environment, which of these is the odd one out?

• Weather

• Other Participants

• Footwear

• Playing surface

In a sportshall you notice some water. What is environmental factor you would be considering?

• Weather

• Playing surface

• Other Participants

• Hard floor

In a fitness suite in a Leisure centre, which of these environmental factors would not be a consideration?

• Other participants?

• Weather

• Playing surface

Litter would be classed as which environmental factor?

• Weather

• Other participants

• Playing surface

If there was thick fog during a cycle race, which of the following would be the best example of the risk posed?

• The cyclist could crash

• They might run into an oncoming car.

• The cyclist wouldn't be able to see where they are going

• The cyclist would not be able to see where they were going, so may crash, which would create a high likelihood of breaking a limb.

Which of the following is most likely to be an issue in hot temperatures?

• Dehydration

• Fatigue

• Sickness

• Tiredness

Which is most likely to be an issue in very cold temperatures?

• Hyperthermia

• Hypothermia

• Cold fingers

• Frost bite

Which of the following is unlikely to be an issue on an icy surface?

• Hyperthermia because its so cold.

• Slipping on paths around the pitch whilst wearing studs.

• Concussion caused by hitting their head on hard ground

• Studs not being able to grip properly so slipping is more likely