Ris Lesson 1-Risk, Rules & Responsibility

What is risk?

• Risk is being worried about your environment.

• Risk is anything that can lead to an injury lasting a week or more.

• Risk happens in every sport but not every game.

• Risk is how likely something is to be harmful.

Why should we play by the rules?

• It keeps the scoreline closer to make for a better game.

• It reduces the risk to yourself and others.

• So that we become a better person.

• It means the referee can improve the game.

What happens if players don't play by the rules?

• Player gets an infringment with a concequence from the referee.

• Other players get confused and people don't know the score.

• Injuries will almost certainly occur.

• The team coach will substitute that player off.

Who makes up the rules of sports?

• senior players

• the managers before the game

• the sports governing body

• the countries government

Which sport is considered the higher risk?

• Running

• Solo Free Climbing

• Hockey

• high level Badminton

How do you calculate risk?

• Frequency, Severity and Precaution

• Time, Distance and Frequency

• Scale from 1-10

• Ask your coach if you should play.

In Football when do most injuries take place?

• In a penalty shoot-out.

• Kicking the ball as hard as you can

• After half time

• When a tackle is made

What is the responsibility of the competitor?

• Driving safely to the sport centre.

• Making sure you have had a good breakfast before competition.

• Not talking to the referee

• Wearing the right clothes and protective equipment.

What is appropriate equipment for a runner

• A light weight tshirt

• Shin pads

• Nike trainers

• Knee pads

What does the ICC and FA have in common?

• They manufacture safety equipment for different sports

• They are different world governing bodies.

• They are codes in sports rule books.

• They reduce the sporting risks