Preventing Injury (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What does a warm-up increase in muscles, tendons and ligaments?
What does a warm-up increase in muscles, tendons and ligaments?
Temperature
What does increased elasticity from a warm-up help prevent?
What does increased elasticity from a warm-up help prevent?
Muscle pulls and strains
What should be avoided when stretching to prevent muscle strain?
What should be avoided when stretching to prevent muscle strain?
Overstretching or bouncing
What happens if you train too hard, such as lifting too heavy a weight?
What happens if you train too hard, such as lifting too heavy a weight?
Adaptations will not take place
Why should training programmes include rest days?
Why should training programmes include rest days?
To allow for recovery
What does taping or bracing provide to joints and muscles?
What does taping or bracing provide to joints and muscles?
Additional support
What can dehydration lead to?
What can dehydration lead to?
Dizziness and nausea
In which sports should a gum shield be worn to protect the teeth?
In which sports should a gum shield be worn to protect the teeth?
Boxing and rugby
What do shin pads reduce in football and hockey?
What do shin pads reduce in football and hockey?
Impact on the shins
What does using correct technique when lifting weights help to do?
What does using correct technique when lifting weights help to do?
Avoid injury