Unit 5. Injury in sport
Sport can be fun; it can improve your fitness level and may be a big part of your social life. It is the focus of people working in the sports industry and elite sport performers. There are many health benefits related to taking part in sport.
However, although participating in sports is positive, sport also brings its own risks and hazards. Injury and exercise-induced illnesses can be an outcome of sports participation. It may not happen all the time to everyone involved in sport but it is common. Understanding the types of injuries that occur, the ways in which these can be prevented or reduced and the health and safety laws associated with the sports industry is essential for anyone involved in sports participation, particularly those working in the sports industry.
If you are involved in the sports industry you are likely to witness and deal with incidents regularly. It is vital that you know what to do if someone is injured or becomes ill becuase of participating in sport. You must know and abide by related health and safety laws. Whether you are a coach, teacher, instructor, attendent, supervisor or leader of a sports session, you should understand how and why risk assessment of a sports environment is vital to protect you and your participants from any risks and hazards.
However, although participating in sports is positive, sport also brings its own risks and hazards. Injury and exercise-induced illnesses can be an outcome of sports participation. It may not happen all the time to everyone involved in sport but it is common. Understanding the types of injuries that occur, the ways in which these can be prevented or reduced and the health and safety laws associated with the sports industry is essential for anyone involved in sports participation, particularly those working in the sports industry.
If you are involved in the sports industry you are likely to witness and deal with incidents regularly. It is vital that you know what to do if someone is injured or becomes ill becuase of participating in sport. You must know and abide by related health and safety laws. Whether you are a coach, teacher, instructor, attendent, supervisor or leader of a sports session, you should understand how and why risk assessment of a sports environment is vital to protect you and your participants from any risks and hazards.
Learning outcomes
After completing this unit you should:
1. know the different types of injuries and illnesses associated with sports participation
2. be able to deal with injuries and illnesses associated with sports participation
3. know the risks and hazards associated with sports participation
4. be able to undertake a risk assessment relevant to sport
1. know the different types of injuries and illnesses associated with sports participation
2. be able to deal with injuries and illnesses associated with sports participation
3. know the risks and hazards associated with sports participation
4. be able to undertake a risk assessment relevant to sport