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PAR-Qs and injury prevention

I can identify and explain how to use a PAR-Q and a range of injury preventative measures.

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PAR-Qs and injury prevention

I can identify and explain how to use a PAR-Q and a range of injury preventative measures.

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Key learning points

  1. Prior to exercise, people should complete a PAR-Q to screen for any potential dangers related to their health.
  2. Overuse injuries can be avoided by carefully applying progressive overload and planning for rest and recovery time.
  3. Numerous measures should be taken to ensure the safety of participants during activity, including protective equipment.
  4. Facilities and equipment should be carefully checked prior to actvity to ensure no risk of injury to participants.

Keywords

  • Injury - physical harm or damage to the body

  • PAR-Q - Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

  • Protective clothing/equipment - something used or worn during an activity with the specific aim of reducing the risk of injury

  • Overuse injury - an injury caused when a muscle or joint is used repetitively over time and the stress causes injury

Common misconception

Injuries can be prevented by using methods such as PAR-Q

Nothing can guarantee that injuries will not happen, however the measures discussed in this lesson will significantly reduce the risk of injury. Accidents will always happen.


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6 Questions

Q1.
We must abide by the of the game in order to keep everyone involved safe.
Correct Answer: rules, laws
Q2.
Match the sport to the protective equipment used.
Correct Answer:gum shield,hockey
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hockey

Correct Answer:helmet,cycling
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cycling

Correct Answer:arm guards,cricket
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cricket

Correct Answer:goggles,swimming
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swimming

Q3.
Which of these is not a principle of training?
progressive overload
Correct answer: specialisation
rest and recovery
reversibility
Q4.
Which of these items of protective clothing are mandatory in amateur boxing?
Correct answer: gumshield
Correct answer: headguard
shin guards
Correct answer: gloves
Q5.
What does the term health screening mean in relation to physical activity?
Correct answer: assessing a person's health status to identify potential risks before exercise
monitoring a person’s exercise performance during physical activity
providing a detailed treatment plan for health conditions
Q6.
Runners knee is a injury suffered by long distance runners. What do you think is the cause?
running on hard surfaces
falling while running
running too fast
Correct answer: repetitive stress on the knee

6 Questions

Q1.
We can try to limit the risk of injury by matching participants together based on certain characteristics. Match up the characteristic to the example.
Correct Answer:experience,used in martial arts and signalled by the colour of belt being worn
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used in martial arts and signalled by the colour of belt being worn

Correct Answer:weight,used in boxing with categories separating competitors
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used in boxing with categories separating competitors

Correct Answer:age,typically used in school and youth sport, eg. under 9
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typically used in school and youth sport, eg. under 9

Q2.
Which of these facilities are most associated with the injury risk?
Correct Answer:sports hall,broken badminton rackets
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broken badminton rackets

Correct Answer:swimming pool,slippery floor
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slippery floor

Correct Answer:grass sports pitch,potholes
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potholes

Correct Answer:weights room,faulty resistance machines
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faulty resistance machines

Q3.
If you answer yes to any question on the PAR-Q, what should you do?
be reasonably sure you can exercise safely
Correct answer: seek professional medical guidance before starting exercise
start your training programme but be prepared to stop if you feel unwell
change your training programme to something more suitable
Q4.
The two most important principles of training to apply in order to avoid overuse injuries are:
progressive overload and specificity
specificity and rest and recovery
Correct answer: progressive overload and rest and recovery
rest and recovery and reversibility
Q5.
"Don't do too much too soon" is another way of saying to use which principle of training?
Rest and recovery
Reversibility
Specificity
Correct answer: Progressive overload
Individual needs
Q6.
PAR-Q stands for physical activity...
Correct Answer: readiness quesionnaire

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