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