strategies and practices aimed at reducing the risk of injuries during physical activity or sport

maintaining adequate fluid levels in the body to support physical performance and prevent dehydration during exercise

excessive exercise without adequate rest and recovery, leading to fatigue, decreased performance, and increased risk of injury

the correct method or form used to perform exercises or movements

Injury prevention

Physical education

This unit unpicks the many factors to be considered to prevent injury in sport. It focussess on the effective delivery of both warm up and cool down components of training. 

Physical training: injury and injury prevention

preparation before exercise that raises heart rate, increases body temperature, and enhances flexibility

gradual reduction of exercise intensity post-exercise to aid recovery and prevent muscle soreness

activities in a warm up that elevate heart rate and increase blood flow to muscles

exercises to increase the range of movement at joints

techniques to focus and prepare mentally for exercise, enhancing performance and reducing anxiety

Physical training: injury and injury prevention

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.