Preventing Injury (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What does a warm-up increase in muscles, tendons & ligaments?
What does a warm-up increase in muscles, tendons & ligaments?
Temperature
What does increased temperature during warm-up increase?
What does increased temperature during warm-up increase?
Elasticity
What two actions should be avoided when stretching?
What two actions should be avoided when stretching?
Overstretching & bouncing
What happens if you train too hard?
What happens if you train too hard?
Adaptations will not take place
Why should training programs include rest days?
Why should training programs include rest days?
To allow for recovery
What does taping or bracing provide to joints & muscles?
What does taping or bracing provide to joints & muscles?
Additional support
What injury can an ankle support reduce the chance of?
What injury can an ankle support reduce the chance of?
Twisted ankle (sprain)
How should you maintain appropriate hydration levels?
How should you maintain appropriate hydration levels?
By drinking water
What can dehydration lead to?
What can dehydration lead to?
Dizziness & nausea
What does a gum shield protect in boxing & rugby?
What does a gum shield protect in boxing & rugby?
The teeth
In which sports are shin pads used to reduce impact?
In which sports are shin pads used to reduce impact?
Football & hockey
What does using correct technique help to avoid?
What does using correct technique help to avoid?
Injury