Revision checklist Topic Area
What you should know
Topic Area 1:
1.1 Extrinsic factors can influence the risk of injury:
Different factors which influence the risk and severity of injury
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Type of activity (e.g. team vs individual sports)
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Coaching/instructing/leading (e.g. experience)
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Environmental (e.g. weather, playing surface)
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Equipment (e.g. clothing, footwear)
1.2 Intrinsic factors can influence the risk of injury: •
Individual variables (e.g. fitness levels, age)
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Psychological factors (e.g. motivation, arousal)
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Reasons for aggression (e.g. retaliation, performance)
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Mental strategies (e.g. imagery, selective attention)
2.1, 2.2 A warm-up can influence the risk of injury:
Warm-up and cool-down routines
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Key components of a warm-up (e.g. pulse raising, mobility)
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Physiological benefits (e.g. increase in heart rate)
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Psychological benefits (e.g. improved concentration)
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Topic Area 2:
2.3, 2.4 A cool-down can influence the risk of injury: •
Pulse lowering
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Stretching (e.g. maintenance stretches, static, PNF)
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Physiological benefits (e.g. gradual reduction in heart rate)
3.1 Acute injuries:
Different types and causes of sports injuries
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Overview of acute injuries (e.g. sudden trauma)
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Soft tissue and hard tissue injuries (e.g. connective tissue)
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Strains (e.g. torn muscle, torn tendon)
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Sprains (e.g. torn ligaments, ACL)
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Skin damage (e.g. abrasions, lacerations)
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Fractures (e.g. open, closed)
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Dislocations
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Head injuries (e.g. concussion)
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Topic Area 3:
3.2 Chronic injuries: •
Overview of chronic injuries (e.g. overuse)
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Tendonitis (e.g. rotator cuff)
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Epicondylitis (e.g. lateral – tennis elbow)
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Shin splints
Topic Area 4:
4.1 Measures to reduce risk:
Reducing risk, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and medical conditions
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Safety checks (e.g. risk assessment)
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Strategies (e.g. medicals)
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Emergency action plans (EAP) (e.g. emergency personnel)
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4.2 Responses and treatment: •
SALTAPS
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Preparing for the exam
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