Injuries associated with sports participation. Session 2.1

Aim and ObjectivesAim:

By the end of this session students will explain some of the ways injuries can

occur in sporting situations.

Objectives:

Identify different injuries that can occur in sport

Describe how these injuries can affect sport.

Explain the effects these can have sporting performance.

Sporting injuries

Common sporting injuries involving bat and balls

Injuries per 1000 hours played.

Alpine skiing (8)

Rowing machine exercise (6)

Treadmill walking or jogging (6)

Resistance training with weight machines (4)

Resistance training with free weights (4)

Outdoor cycling (3.5)

Stationary cycle exercise (2)

Football

Cricket Rugby Netball Hockey stick

Hockey ball

Cricket ball

Tennis ball

Golf ball

195000

15500 15000 14955 13560 12500 14000 13550 9000

Sporting injuries.

Horrific Sporting Injuries

Think piece. (Groups of 3) Each person will be given

1 minute to talk to the rest of the group what they think sporting injuries is.

After each have spoken, the group will be given 1 more minute to bring their individual ideas.

These will then be shared with the rest of the group.

Sports injuries clinic

Sports injuries are injuries that occur to athletes participating in sporting events. In many cases, these types of injuries are due to overuse of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity.

Sports injuriesthe damage or wound of trauma as caused by playing sports.

Causes of sports injury. What are the common

causes of sporting injuries?

Come up with a list.

Overloading Intrinsic factors Extrinsic factors Overuse Alignment Intensity Effect of leavers Gravity Resistance.

Intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

Intrinsic factors Extrinsic factors

These refer to a person’s physical characteristics.

Example: - an individual’s body type or size could make them more prone to injuries.

These are caused by an external forces (Outside of the body).

Example: - Equipment, inappropriate footwear.

Intrinsic

Age

Body type

Muscle imbala

nce

Lack of flexibili

ty

Intrinsic factors

AgePerformanceHow often a person

gets injured.How quick they

recover. Body type

EndomorphMesomorphEctomorph

Extrinsic factors. Environmental conditio

ns

Surfaces

Shoes

Equipment

Training Principl

es

Surfaces: Running or

participating in sporting activities on different surfaces.

Shoes: Injuries can be caused

by incorrect footwear. Equipment:

Which is inappropriate for the activity, broken/faulty or worn equipment.

Task.

From the intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the previous slides, try and define the other areas. ((IN) Lack of flexibility, Muscle imbalance. (EX) Training Principles, Environmental conditions)

Working in groups, discuss the reasons why you think each of the intrinsic and extrinsic factors given could potentially cause a sporting injury. (Give an example for each.)

Alignment. Correct posture and

body alignment is crucial not just for sports people but for everyone else too.

Poor alignment may result in frequent injuries.

They won’t be able to perform to their best due to restrictions in their movements.

Over-use

Can you think of any sports that can results in this type of injury.

Racquet sports,

Golf.

This is one of the most common causes of sports injuries.

Physical demands of some sports require the athlete constantly use specific but repetitive movements.

These injuries tend to be sports specific and come on as a gradually increasing pain,

This associated with repetitive movements.

Training at the wrong intensity – on e that is to high. Can lead to injury.

This can also be linked to poor alignment because the body has to compensate for the extra work.

i.e. arching the back.

Intensity

Session re-cap

In groups of three you will be given a different type of injury.

With this you need to describe what it is and its affect it can have on sporting performance.