Sport Injury Prevention Quiz

What is the primary goal of intervention strategies in sports?

• Improving team morale

• Preventing sports injuries

• Enhancing equipment performance

• Reducing weather-related disruptions

Who provides guidelines for medical evaluation of student-athletes in a college setting?

• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

• International Olympic Committee (IOC)

• University Interscholastic League (UIL)

• National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA)

Which is NOT considered an intrinsic risk factor when talking about sports injuries?

• Age

• Body size

• Weather conditions

• Psychological state

Which is the easiest intrinsic factor to modify when trying to prevent a sports injury?

• Flexibility

• Fitness level

• Coordination

• Agility

What type of stretching is not recommended due to the fact that it can result in inury?

• Dynamic

• Static

• Proprioceptive

• Ballistic

What does the NFSH policy require regarding PPE?

• PPE required prior first year of participation

• PPE required biannually

• PPE required for incoming 7th, 9th and 11th graders

• PPE required only if there's a change in medical history

What must comprehensive medical PPEs include?

• Medical history, physical examination, and psychological evaluation

• Medical history, physical examination, and nutritional assessment

• Medical history, physical examination, and vision test

• Medical history, physical examination, and fitness test

What is the purpose of updating medical history in PPE?

• To ensure accurate health records

• To improve athletic skills

• To determine which position an athlete should play

• To assess academic performance

What are the conditions that PPEs can identify ?

• Cardiac defects or arrhythmias

• Skin infections

• High Blood Pressure

• Absence of paired organ

• All these conditions can be identified in a PPE

Where are the carotid arteries located?

• Wrist

• Neck

• Feet

• Under the armpit