Preventing Injury (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Purpose of warm-up before exercise
Purpose of warm-up before exercise
Increase temp in muscles, tendons & ligaments
Effect of increased temp from warm-up
Effect of increased temp from warm-up
Increases elasticity
What warm-ups help prevent
What warm-ups help prevent
Muscle pulls and strains
What to avoid when stretching
What to avoid when stretching
Overstretching or bouncing
Result of overstretching
Result of overstretching
Muscle strain
Effect of training too hard
Effect of training too hard
Adaptations won't take place & injuries occur
Why include rest days in training
Why include rest days in training
Allow for recovery between sessions
What taping & bracing provide
What taping & bracing provide
Additional support to joints & muscles
Example use of ankle support
Example use of ankle support
Reduce chance of twisted ankle (sprain)
What dehydration can lead to
What dehydration can lead to
Dizziness and nausea
Purpose of gum shield in boxing & rugby
Purpose of gum shield in boxing & rugby
Protect the teeth
Purpose of shin pads in football & hockey
Purpose of shin pads in football & hockey
Reduce impact on the shins
Benefit of using correct technique
Benefit of using correct technique
Avoid injury & achieve better results