Choose the Physiological cause of injury being described below.

 Ensuring that the intensity of the activity being undertaken is suitable for the athlete is vital in preventing injury. A performer should make sure that the intensity of their training session increases slowly according to the pressure the body can handle.

Which Psychological cause of injury is being described and fills in the blank?

Every person has a unique way of thinking and feeling about things in different ways, this is their ____________. In some cases, they may be aspects of a person that makes them more likely to injure themselves.

Select all examples of Alignment causing injury.

What Psychological cause of injury is being described below.

Being in _______ situations can cause us to feel a certain way, this can lead to injury. Because of the physiological effects of _________ has on the body. ________ can lead to an increased heart rate, which can cause fatigue to occur earlier than usual. This feeling can also cause the release of adrenaline, to much adrenalin can make it hard to perform fine movement, which can result in twists and sprains. This feeling can also cause reduced concentration levels.

What Physiological cause of injury is being described below?

In order for parts of the body to move the relevant muscles and bones must work together to perform a movement, if the balance is un-even an injury can occur, such as a sprain, strain or fracture.

What Psychological cause of injury is being described below?

To be able to perform at a high level, a performer’s mind and body must be prepared, ready and focused to cope with the physical and mental demands of the situation. A performer not being able to do this may lead to – trips, falls and other mistakes, which can result in physical injury. The effects are greater the more dangerous the activity.

Physiological causes of injury can be split into Intrinsic factors and Extrinsic factors.

Select the answer that is describing Intrinsic factors.

When a sports performer is injured taking part in sport, the cause will always be physiological or psychological.

What is being described below?

______________ causes of injuries are a direct result of a mental trait, thought process, feelings, emotions, consciousness and sub-consciousness that goes on in the brain.

What Physiological cause of injury is being described below?

Whilst a body is in the air it is subject to a downward acceleration. If that downwards force is greater than the opposing force provided by a performer’s muscles, then the performer will collapse to the ground and this may result in injury.

What Physiological cause of injury is being described below?

When the performer has not allowed a suitable rest period between training sessions or competitive fixtures. The wear and tear placed on muscles, joints and connective tissues is too great, and lack of recovery time means that the body is put under stress before it has had time to recover, resulting in injury.

Choose the correct description of a Strain.

Select the three Basic Injuries.

Select which 2 categories Complex injuries can be divided into?

Select the answer that is not describing a Complex, Acute Injury.

Which type of injury is being described below?

This is a common injury in young performer aged between 9-16 years of age. It is caused by overuse of the joint during a growth spurt as a result of excessive running and jumping, and is characterized by pain just below the patella.

What category of injury is being described below?

__________ injuries often occur when a sports performer pushes themselves hard over long periods of time and continuously puts the same muscles, bones and joints under pressure.

Select all the answers that are Complex Acute injuries.

When participating in sport it is important that performers recognise the potential threat posed by illness. Not only are some illnesses associated with sports participation but careful consideration should also be given to what effect illness may have on a performer should they become unwell during training or competition.

What illnesses associated with sports participation is being described below?

This illness is a respiratory disorder that affects the lungs. When someone suffers an attack the air passages to the lungs become narrow and normal breathing becomes difficult. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness.

What illnesses associated with sports participation is being described below?

This illness occurs when blood vessels that supply the heart with blood become blocked. This can be caused by a build up of cholesterol, which makes it difficult for the blood to pass through . Symptoms include chest pain, sweating, and shortness of breath.