Injury Prevention

PAR-Q Principle of training Warm up and cool down Application of the rules Equipment and clothing Checking equipment and facilities Balance competetition

Identify the potential health risks eg heart problem triggered during long distance running

Ensuring the activity is specific to the sport and suitable for the individuals needs. Make sure enough rest between games and training

Ensures heart rate gradually increases and muscles are warm to prevent pulling a muscle by increasing elasticity. Cool down - removes lactic acid to prevent stiffness and soreness

For example not tackling from behind in football, Not raising stick over should height in hockey in close proximity to other players, tackles below shoulders and wrapping at,s around to avoid shoulder charges

Wearing a helmet in skateboarding, wearing shin pads in football

Facilities should be checked to remove obstacles from playing area. Checking the floor for water in basketball, checking nets are secure in football, checking sandpit before long jump

Competition should be balanced in terms of weight, sex and age