Preventing Injury (OCR 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?
What happens if you train too hard?
Adaptations will not take place
Why is rest needed between training sessions?
Why is rest needed between training sessions?
To allow for recovery
What do taping and bracing provide to joints and muscles?
What do taping and bracing provide to joints and muscles?
Additional support
What injury can an ankle support help reduce the chance of?
What injury can an ankle support help reduce the chance of?
A sprain (twisted ankle)
What can dehydration lead to?
What can dehydration lead to?
Dizziness and nausea
Why is a gum shield worn in boxing and rugby?
Why is a gum shield worn in boxing and rugby?
To protect the teeth
In which sports are shin pads worn to reduce impact?
In which sports are shin pads worn to reduce impact?
Football and hockey
What does using correct technique help to avoid?
What does using correct technique help to avoid?
Injury