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Chapter 1- PEH 11

The document discusses safety practices in sports and exercise, focusing on the causes and types of sports injuries, which are categorized as acute or chronic. It emphasizes injury prevention strategies, including comprehensive training programs, proper use of protective equipment, and adherence to rules during competitions. Additionally, it highlights the importance of appropriate attire, technique, gym etiquette, environmental conditions, and recovery for minimizing injury risks.

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Chapter 1- PEH 11

The document discusses safety practices in sports and exercise, focusing on the causes and types of sports injuries, which are categorized as acute or chronic. It emphasizes injury prevention strategies, including comprehensive training programs, proper use of protective equipment, and adherence to rules during competitions. Additionally, it highlights the importance of appropriate attire, technique, gym etiquette, environmental conditions, and recovery for minimizing injury risks.

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CHAPTER 1: Safety

Practices in Sports and


Exercise
 Causes of Sports Injuries
 Common Sports Injuries
 Sports Injury Prevention
While watching basketball game, you saw
your friend go for a lay-up. Another player
tried to block his shot and bumped your friend
in mid-air.
Your friend lost his balance and fell on his
back and his head hits the floor. It took several
minutes before your friend was able to get up.
you saw him limp as he walks towards the
bench.
Lesson # 1:
Causes of Sports Injuries
Causes of Sports Injury
• Injuries are damaged tissues or
organs which occur when it
encounters trauma or physical force
that is greater that what it can resist
or absorb.
TENSILE FORCES
• are those that act away from the
center of the structure, causing a pull
or stretch.
COMPRESSIVE FORCES
• impact the center causing it to bend
or fold.
SHEAR FORCES
• are opposing forces toward the
different ends of the structure
causing it to twist.
Lesson # 2:
Common Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can be classified
into two:
• ACUTE- have signs and symptoms (pain,
swelling) that manifest immediately after
force application
• CHRONIC- the signs and symptoms of
chronic or overuse injuries occur after a
long period of exposure to the force.
Most Common
Acute Injuries
SPRAIN
• An overstretched ligament.
STRAIN
• Caused by excessive stretching that
causes tears in muscle-tendon unit.
FRACTURES
• Are breaks in the continuity of the
bone.
Dislocations
• Are bones that are pushed out from
their joint capsule.
Concussions
• Are life-threatening injuries because
they disrupt the normal function of
the brain.
Most Common
Chronic Injuries
Stress Fracture
• Commonly occur among runners
who train for long periods without
adequate rest periods.
Tendinopathy/Tendinitis
• It is usually due to muscle imbalance
between muscle pairs.
Osteoarthritis
• It is the wear and tear of a joint that
results to its deterioration.
Bursitis
• The bursa is a sac-like
musculoskeletal structure that
provides support and cushioning to
the joint.
Sports Injury
• The bursa is a sac-like
musculoskeletal structure that
provides support and cushioning to
the joint.
Lesson # 3:
Sports Injury Prevention
Most sports injuries can be
prevented with adequate
preparation and proper
knowledge. The following
strategies can minimize the
occurrence of these injuries:
1. Adopt a Comprehensive
Training Program
 A CTP goes beyond addressing the
fitness parameters such as aerobic
capacity and strength. It is a holistic
program that suits an individual’s
needs and demands.
2. Use protective equipment and
practice correct technique
 Individuals derive fun from playing
sports and other physical activities that
they sometimes forget to wear proper
protective gears.
3. Incorporate recovery strategies
in the training program
 Training and exercise is a controlled
form of stress that stimulates the body
to become stronger.
4. Follow rules and decorum
during competition.
 Tournament directors and sports
officials draw up rules and regulations
for any competition to maintain
fairness and safety for everyone
involved.
How can the
possibility of getting
injured while training be
minimized?
1. Proper Attire
 The attire should be appropriate for
the chosen activity. It is important to
consider comfort and protection when
choosing an appropriate attire.
2. Proper Technique
 An individual needs to consult a
trainer and ask for proper instruction in
performing the chosen activity or
exercise.
3. Gym etiquette
 Individuals that subscribe to gym
facilities to gym facilities should be
aware of the rules and etiquette.
4. Proper environmental
conditions
 It is advisable to check the
environmental conditions before the
exercise session. It is possible that the
area or the weather is not conducive
for the activity.
5. Adequate recovery
 The recovery period is just as
important as the workout session. It is
important to provide the body with an
adequate and proper nutrition to
recover.
How to choose the
right kind of shoes?
1. Choose a shoe specific to the
sports or activity.
2. Determine appropriate shoe
size.
3. Evaluate foot movement
pattern.
Overpronation- when the inside
of the soles are worn out more
than outside part
Underpronation- when the
outside part of the soles are more
worn out than the inside
Lesson # 5:

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