Mock Exam LO1 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors

Impact of poor posture

Back ache/pain Weaker back/spine Stress placed on other parts of the back Poor balance Muscular imbalance Poor technique/slower Slouching

How can aggression in sport lead to injury

Being aggressive in certain sports can cause other players to retaliate / become aggressive in return - Can foul or hurt / harm opponent - Can result in poor technique and in turn result in injury - Can cause lack of control

Types of equipment that can prevent sports injury

Clothing and Footwear / protective equipment / performance equipment

Impact of previous Injuries

Performing again too soon making the injury worse / old injury causes weakness / affects posture and imbalance / reduced flexibility / psychological weakness

Why do we have Risk Assessments?

Minimise risks / check to see if the activity is safe / identify potential risks / allows you to grade level of risk

Causes of poor posture

Physical defects / lack of exercise / Fatigue / Emotional factors / clothing or footwear / Genetics / Age

Emotional factors affecting posture

low self-esteem / lack of confidence / depression

Lordosis

Abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine

Individual variables

Age / gender /flexibility /nutrition /sleep /previous /recurring injuries

Types of activity: Extrinsic factors examples

Dangerous sports / contact sports / high impact sports / striking sports

Risk assessment

Evaluation of the short-term and long-term risks associated with a particular activity or hazard

Kyphosis

Excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.

How can sports equipment lead to sports injury?

Faulty equipment / old and fragile equipment / using incorrect equipment / incorrect application of equipment

Rounded shoulders

Forward curve of the neck and hunching the shoulders forward

How can Coaching an athlete lead to sports injury?

Ineffective communication skills / Teaching poor technique / coaches encouraging breaking of the rules / poor safety standards

Pelvic tilt

One side of the pelvis and hips is higher than the other side.

State the Intrinsic factors affecting sports injury

PIPPS: Physical preparation / Individual variables / Psychological factors / Poor posture / Sports related medical conditions

Examples of protective equipment

Shin pads / goggles / Gum shield / Cricket helmet / Box in Cricket

State the Extrinsic Factors affecting sports injury

TCEES: These Checks Ensure Everyone's Safety. Types of activity Coaching and Supervision Equipment Environment Safety Hazards

Anxiety levels and injury

Too nervous or worried and you lose focus and alertness causing lack of concentration

Impact of weather conditions on sports injury

Wet weather - slip hazard / wind - fall over and debris in the air / Extreme heat - heat stroke and dehydration / Extreme Cold - hypothermia / too sunny or foggy - visibility is poor

Environmental factors increasing risk of injury

Wet weather / playing surface / other participants / Surrounding area