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WorksheetsKick It: Football Injury Quiz!
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which famous England footballer broke his metatarsal just before the 2002 World Cup, causing a national panic?
David Beckham
Wayne Rooney
Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard
What is the most common type of injury in football among teenagers?
Broken arm
Sprained ankle
Dislocated shoulder
Concussion
Which injury kept England’s Michael Owen out of the 2006 World Cup after just a few minutes on the pitch?
Torn hamstring
Broken leg
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear
Dislocated knee
How many bones are there in the human foot, making it vulnerable to injuries like fractures?
12
26
33
19
Which of these is a sign you should stop playing and see a physio after a knock?
Slight redness
Swelling and inability to put weight on it
Mild ache
Feeling thirsty
What is the recommended minimum time (in minutes) to apply ice to a fresh football injury?
5 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
40 minutes
Which England striker fractured his fifth metatarsal in 2006, causing a race to be fit for the World Cup?
Harry Kane
Wayne Rooney
Alan Shearer
Jamie Vardy
What does the acronym RICE stand for in first aid for football injuries?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Run, Ice, Compress, Exercise
Rest, Inspect, Cool, Elevate
Recover, Ice, Compress, Elevate
Which injury is most likely if you twist your knee awkwardly during a match?
Groin strain
ACL tear
Broken toe
Dislocated shoulder
How many weeks does it usually take to recover from a mild ankle sprain?
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
6-8 weeks
10-12 weeks
Which of these is NOT a common cause of football injuries?
Overuse
Sudden impact
Eating too much pasta
Poor warm-up
Which famous footballer suffered a double leg break in 1996 after a tackle by Neil Ruddock?
Paul Gascoigne
Alan Shearer
David Busst
Gary Neville
What is the main purpose of shin pads in football?
To look cool
To protect against leg injuries
To help run faster
To keep socks up
Which injury is most associated with heading the ball repeatedly?
Concussion
Sprained wrist
Broken ankle
Dislocated hip
What is the average weight (in ounces) of a standard football used in Premier League matches?
8 ounces
16 ounces
15 ounces
22 ounces
Which England player missed Euro 2004 due to a fractured metatarsal?
Steven Gerrard
David Beckham
Gary Neville
Danny Murphy
Which of these is a good way to help prevent football injuries?
Skipping warm-ups
Wearing proper boots
Playing on uneven ground
Ignoring pain
What is the typical recovery time for a broken leg in a young footballer?
2-4 weeks
6-8 weeks
3-6 months
1 year
Which of these injuries is most likely to require surgery?
Bruised thigh
ACL tear
Blister
Cramp
Which famous footballer suffered a serious ankle injury in 2019, missing several months for Tottenham Hotspur and England?
Dele Alli
Harry Kane
Raheem Sterling
Marcus Rashford
