Amber - RTP

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of readiness for return to play?

• Monitoring progress

• Stretch for an injury

• Pain free and degree of mobility

• Using ice packs regularly

Why aren't return to play policies and procedures applied to all sports?

• The increase of injury reoccurring is greater in some sports e.g., contact sports

• Physiological readiness is needed in some sports only

• Some sports are amateur

• All sports have the same risk of injury

How does monitoring progress with pre-test and post-test help athletes in their return to play?

• It provides a subjective measure of improvement

• It helps in identifying psychological readiness

• It ensures athletes know they are ready to return to play

• It is used to select team members

What is an appropriate test to help a AFL player decide to return to play after an ankle injury?

• Sit-up test

• Sit and reach test

• Agility Test

• Grip dynamometer

Why are specific warm-up procedures important for an injured athlete?

• Helps the athlete feel confident

• Reduces the chance of re-injury occurring

• Improves the chance of re-injury occurring

• Helps win the game

What are the two types of sources for pressure to participate in sports?

• External and Internal pressure

• From a coach or team mate pressure

• From high motivation of the athlete

• Media pressure