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WorksheetsExtrinsic factors which can influence injury risk
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the definition of 'extrinsic factors' in relation to injury risk?
Factors that can cause injury from inside the body
Factors that can cause injury from outside the body
Factors that cause a decrease in motivation
Factors that cause an increase in motivation
Identify the external risk factors
Shin pads worn in hockey
Opposition players in rugby
Forgetting to bring your asthma inhaler
Improper warm up technique
Wearing trainers on a wet astroturf pitch
True or False: External factors do not need to be considered for non-contact sports
True
False
Who is responsible for limiting external risk factors?
Coaches teaching technique during training sessions
Referees checking player's boots before a football match
Ground staff upholding pitch conditions
All of the above
How can external injury risks be reduced?
Wearing suitable clothing and footwear
Talking to your friend when the coach is explaining tackling technique in rugby
Having a strong knowledge of the rules
All of the above
What does it mean to be a 'competent person'?
Having strong leadership qualities
Be able to give good half time team talks
Someone with experience and expert knowledge of a sport
Someone with the most amount of self belief
The most popular person in the team
What does not need to be considered when conducting a risk assessment?
What can cause an injury
How likely is an injury
Alternative actions to take if needed
Why someone would not follow a risk assessment
Who is most at risk
What does EAP stand for?
Exercise and performance
Eat animal proteins
Emergency action plan
Evaluate and prioritise
What is not a component of an EAP
Location of emergency equipment
Level of risk posed
Instructions for involved and trained people to follow
Emergency personnel
What external risks are associated with hot weather
Dehydration
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Sprained ankles
