Risks and hazards
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify how the risk of injury can be minimised and understand the potential hazards found in a range of sports facilities.
Key learning points
- Measures taken to ensure the appropriate level of competition include categorising by age, gender and experience.
- Personal protective equipment should be worn where necessary to reduce risks and limit the severity of injuries .
- Sports hall, playing field, artifical outdoor area, swimming pool and fitness centre all have unique hazards to monitor.
- Correct lifting and carrying technique should be taught and used when moving heavy objects to reduce the risk of injury.
Keywords
Risk - the likelihood of harm or injury occurring during physical activity or sport
Hazard - something that has the potential to cause harm, injury, or damage during physical activity or sport
Injury - physical harm or damage to the body
Personal protective equipment - an item of clothing or equipment designed to be worn to limit the chance or severity of injury
Common misconception
Injuries can be prevented in sport and physical activity.
We can significantly reduce the risk of injury using the measures discussed in the lesson, however nothing can guarantee an accident causing injury to a performer.
Teacher tip
Injuries is an engaging topic to ask your students to share their experiences. What has happened to them/someone they know? How did it happen?
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.We must abide by the of the game in order to keep everyone involved safe.
Q2.Match the sport to the protective equipment used.
Q3.Which of these sports facilities are you most likely to find uneven surfaces which might cause you to twist your ankle and sprain it?
Q4.Which of these items of personal protective equipment are mandatory in amateur boxing?
Q5.Match the hazard to the most likely facility it will be discovered in.
Q6.Which of these are commonly used in school sport to minimise the risk of injury?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a feature of long distance running shoes which aims to reduce injury risk for participants?
Q2.Match the measure taken to make sport safer with the reason for it.
Q3.The term used to describe items such as helmets, shin guards and knee pads is personal equipment.
Q4.Put these stages in order when ensuring that a heavy object is lifted correctly.
Q5.Which of these roles do the officials play in a game of football to keep players safe?
Q6.Swimming pools are particularly hazardous facilities to participate in. Which of the following should a swimming teacher be aware of to reduce injury risks?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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