Unit 5 BTEC Sport: Injuries in Sport powerpoint to support P4, M3 and D1 criterion

2. Sports and potential hazards
Unit 5:risks and hazards
associated with sports
participation

3. Task 1
Identify as many potential hazards as possible.

4. Sports and potential hazards
•
By taking part in sports and physical activities,
participants do face a number of hazards and risks
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These hazards and risks are different for various sports
and activities
TASK:
1. Can you think of some potential hazards and risks when
taking part in the following sports and activities?

5. OAA: Sailing on a lake

6. Examples of hazards when sailing on a lake:
• Depth of water
• Using safety kit (e.g. bouyancy aid)
• Currents in the water
• Other water users (e.g. jet ski’s, boats)

7. ATHLETICS:
Cross Country
running

8. Examples of hazards when cross country
running:
• Slippery surface
• Cold weather conditions / Hypothermia
• Uneven ground / holes in ground
• Incorrect footwear
• Hard work on the body (cardiovascular system)

9. SWIMMING: Diving area / Deep end

10. Examples of hazards when using the
deep end of a swimming pool:
• Depth of water
• People swimming in deep end
• Correct technique for diving (back injuries)
• Using diving boards / platforms

11. OAA: Rock climbing in the mountains

12. Examples of hazards when rock climbing in the
mountains:
• Use of ropes and anchor points
• Belaying techniques
• Loose rocks
• Maintaining 3 points of contact
• Steepness of rock face

13. FITNESS: Circuit training in a sports hall

14. Examples of hazards when circuit training in a
sports hall:
• Correct use of equipment
• Correct technique
• Temperature / ventilation
• Noise levels and hearing instructions
• Space between stations / exercisers

15. FITNESS: CV machines in a gym

16. Examples of hazards when using CV machines
in a gym:
• Need to know how to use the machines correctly
• Going too fast
•Using a gradient that is too steep
• Getting tired – falling off the treadmill

17. GAMES: Beach volleyball on a sand court

18. Examples of hazards when playing beach
volleyball on a sand court:
• Uneven ground
• Sand in the eyes, mouth
• Sun burn / Exposure
• Dehydration
• Grazing from falling on sand

19. OAA: Walking in the mountains

20. Examples of hazards when walking in the
mountains:
• Cliff edge / falling
• Changes in weather
• Steep ground
• Hypothermia
• Getting lost due to poor navigation
• Having the right equipment and clothing

21. GAMES: Playing Tennis on a grass court

22. Examples of hazards when playing
Tennis on a grass court:
• Slippery surface
• Uneven ground / holes
• Incorrect footwear
• Colliding with the net / court fixtures

23. ATHLETICS: Running in a big city marathon

24. Examples of hazards when running in a
big city marathon:
• Weather conditions
• Uneven ground
• Large crowds of runners (tripped up)
• Crowd interference

25. GAMES: Hockey on an Astropitch

26. Examples of hazards when playing Hockey on
an astropitch:
• Slippery surface
• Burns from falling
• Excess sand / water
• Incorrect footwear
• Using protective clothing (e.g. hand guard)

27. GAMES: Playing in a local park

28. Examples of hazards when playing games in a
local park:
• Uneven ground / holes
• Litter
• Other park users / dogs
• Slippery surfaces
• Colliding with trees, hedges, or falling into ditches

29. ATHLETICS: Pole vaulting on an athletics track

30. Examples of hazards when pole vaulting on an
athletics track:
• Hard surface (track)
• The pole could break
• Quality of crash mats
• Using the correct technique
• Ability levels of performer (Gymnastic skills)