RO41 - LO1: Extrinsic Factors

Which is not an extrinsic factor that can influence the risk of injury?

• Type of Activity

• Warm Up

• Coaching and supervision

• Equipment

What does the term extrinsic factor mean?

• An extrinsic factor is something external that can cause injury to the body

• An extrinsic factor is something outside that can cause harm to you if you are careless

• An external factor is something that you are in control of

Type of Activity is an Extrinsic Factor that can cause injury, Which type of activity is more likely to cause injury?

• Rugby

• Gymnastics

Why are you more likely to be injured whilst playing Rugby than you are when performing Gymnastics

Which is NOT a factor relating to coaching and supervision?

• Poor coaching and supervision

• Ineffective communication

• Adherence to the rules/ regulations

• Planning an effective warm up

Which type of equipment is an example of Protective Equipment?

• Hockey Stick

• Gum Shield

• Football Boots

• Climbing Harness

Which type of equipment is a type of Performance Equipment?

• Climbing harness

• Gum Shield

• Football Boots

• Shin Pads

Which type of Equipment is a type of Clothing/ Footwear

• Football Boots

• Climbing Harness

• Gum Shield

• Shin Pads

Environmental factors are an extrinsic factor, they can influence the risk of injury. Can you explain how Weather can affect the risk of injury?

Other than Weather what are the other 2 environmental risk factors that can influence the risk of injury?

• Playing Surface

• Poor coaching

• Bad lighting

• Other participants