Risks and hazards
I can identify how the risk of injury can be minimised and understand the potential hazards found in a range of sports facilities.
Risks and hazards
I can identify how the risk of injury can be minimised and understand the potential hazards found in a range of sports facilities.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Measures taken to ensure the appropriate level of competition include categorising by age, gender and experience.
- Personal protective equipment should be worn where necessary to reduce risks and limit the severity of injuries .
- Sports hall, playing field, artifical outdoor area, swimming pool and fitness centre all have unique hazards to monitor.
- Correct lifting and carrying technique should be taught and used when moving heavy objects to reduce the risk of injury.
Keywords
Risk - the likelihood of harm or injury occurring during physical activity or sport
Hazard - something that has the potential to cause harm, injury, or damage during physical activity or sport
Injury - physical harm or damage to the body
Personal protective equipment - an item of clothing or equipment designed to be worn to limit the chance or severity of injury
Common misconception
Injuries can be prevented in sport and physical activity.
We can significantly reduce the risk of injury using the measures discussed in the lesson, however nothing can guarantee an accident causing injury to a performer.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Risks and hazards, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
hockey
cycling
cricket
swimming
fitness centre
playing field
swimming pool
sports hall
Exit quiz
6 Questions
to ensure people of similar experience compete against each other
to ensure people of similar size compete against each other
to ensure people of similar development age compete against each other
to ensure gendered physical differences do not make competition unfair