Risk Factors and Preventative Measures in Sports

Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic risk factor in sports?

• Muscle imbalance

• Incorrect technique: lifting, moving and handling equipment

• Age

• Nutrition

List two environmental factors that are considered extrinsic risk factors in sports.

• Weather effects on playing surfaces, outdoor and indoor venues.

• Athlete's diet and nutrition, hydration levels.

• Genetic predisposition, family history of injuries.

• Personal motivation, psychological stress.

Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic risk factor?

• A) Training effects

• B) Postural defects

• C) Safety hazards

• D) Muscle imbalance

Fill in the blank: ________, kyphosis, and scoliosis are examples of postural defects that are intrinsic risk factors.

• Lordosis

• Arthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Fracture

Which of the following is a preventative measure in sports?

• Poor preparation

• Checking equipment

• Misuse of equipment

• Poor coaching

Name three individual variables that are intrinsic risk factors in sports.

• Age, fitness level, growth development

• Type of sport, weather, equipment used

• Team strategy, referee decisions, crowd size

• Uniform color, stadium location, ticket price

Communication is important in both extrinsic risk factors and preventative measures in sports.

• True

• False

Which section discusses the importance of first-aid provision and safety checklists?

• B1 Extrinsic risk factors

• A2 Intrinsic risk factors

• C3 Training requirements

• D4 Equipment maintenance

Fill in the blank: Protective clothing and equipment specific to sports playing surfaces are examples of ________ risk factors.

• extrinsic

• intrinsic

• environmental

• psychological

Which of the following is NOT listed as a preventative measure?

• Adapting style to sports performer’s ability

• Checking equipment

• Misuse of equipment

• Communication