Preventing Injury (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What increases in muscles/tendons/ligaments during warm-up
What increases in muscles/tendons/ligaments during warm-up
Temperature
Effect of increased temp in muscles during warm-up
Effect of increased temp in muscles during warm-up
Increases elasticity
What does increased elasticity prevent?
What does increased elasticity prevent?
Muscle pulls and strains
What to avoid when stretching
What to avoid when stretching
Overstretching or bouncing
Risk of overstretching or bouncing
Risk of overstretching or bouncing
Muscle strain
Consequence of training too hard
Consequence of training too hard
Adaptations will not take place
Purpose of rest days in training
Purpose of rest days in training
Allow for recovery
Purpose of taping/bracing
Purpose of taping/bracing
Additional support to joints & muscles
How ankle support helps prevent injury
How ankle support helps prevent injury
Reduces chance of twisted ankle (sprain)
Effect of not maintaining hydration levels
Effect of not maintaining hydration levels
Can become dehydrated
Effects of dehydration
Effects of dehydration
Dizziness and nausea
Purpose of gum shield in boxing/rugby
Purpose of gum shield in boxing/rugby
Protect teeth
Purpose of shin pads in football/hockey
Purpose of shin pads in football/hockey
Reduce impact on shins
Benefit of using correct technique
Benefit of using correct technique
Better results & helps avoid injury
What adequate rest between sessions allows
What adequate rest between sessions allows
Recovery