WorksheetsIntrinsic factors which can influence injury risk
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is meant by an 'intrinsic factor' relating to sporting injuries?
Factors that come from within a person
Factors that come from outside of a person
Factors associated with outdoor sports
Factors associated with indoor sports
How would you define a 'warm up'?
Moving the body to a resting or near resting state
Preparing the body for physical activity
Wearing lots of layers in winter months
A series of drills to improve technique
What is an overuse injury?
Acute injuries caused by repetitive movements
Poor nutrition
Chronic injuries caused by repetitive moments
Acute injuries caused by one off movements
Which of these examples show individual variables?
A referee deciding to let play continue on a waterlogged pitch
One hockey club having better equipment than their rivals
A 14 year old attempting to lift the same weights as their parent in the gym
Eating take out food most days a week instead of a balanced diet
Why does a lack of sleep increase the likelihood of an injury?
Increase in irritability
Slower reaction times
Bad decision making
Decrease in motivation, resulting in individual staying in bed
What food groups are important for adequate nutrition?
Protein
Fats
Minerals
Vitamins
All of the above
What can cause bad posture?
Slouching
Poor gait
Poor gate
Low self-esteem
Being overly aggressive
True or False: Lordosis is a condition in which the spine is curved to the side
True
False
Muscle imbalance can cause which of the following?
Kyphosis in weightlifters
Tennis elbow
Head collisions
Dehydration
How would a persons pelvis look if they suffered from anterior pelvic tilt?
It would be tipped to the side
It would be tipped backwards
It would be tipped forwards
No change
