Hope1 QTR 2 Week 5 6
Hope1 QTR 2 Week 5 6
SPORTS-RELATED INJURIES
Observes personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration,
overexertion, hypothermia and hyperthermia during MVPA
participation.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Characterize sports related injury.
2. Differentiate acute from chronic injuries.
3. Identify ways to prevent Sports-related injuries.
4. Determine the safety protocols during MVPA participation
SPORTS INJURIES
• Refers to the injuries that happen when playing
sports or performing exercises.
• Some are from accidents. Others can result from
poor training practices or improper gear. Some
people get injured when they are not in proper
condition. No proper warm-up and stretching
before you play or exercise can also lead to
injuries.
HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT CAN
HAPPEN DURING MVPA & SPORTS
PARTICIPATION
DEHYDRATION
• Dehydration happens when the fluid in your body is used or
lost more than the fluid you drink or intake. If your body does
not have enough water or fluid to do its normal functions,
hence, you get dehydrated. Anyone may become dehydrated, as
to the people who are more at risk, young ones or children and
the older adults are more at risk.
• It causes a person to have a dry thirsty mouth, become fatigued,
have less urine yield with dark color, and in severe case,
unconsciousness. It is usually caused by hot weather condition,
too much perspiration, high fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and
excessive exercise without taking in enough fluid
OVEREXERTION
HYPERTHERMIA
The opposite of hypothermia. It happens when the body
temperature rises up significantly beyond the normal temperature
which is 37 degrees Celsius. Hyperthermia like hypothermia can
threaten life too
KINDS OF INJURIES
ACUTE INJURIES
Occur suddenly when playing or exercising. Sprained ankles,
strained backs, and fractured hands are acute injuries. Signs of an
acute injury include:
Sudden, severe pain.
Swelling.
Not being able to place weight on a leg, knee, ankle, or foot.
An arm, elbow, wrist, hand, or finger that is very tender.
Not being able to move a joint as normal.
Extreme leg or arm weakness.
A bone or joint that is visibly out of place.
CHRONIC INJURIES
Happen after you play a sport or exercise for a long
time. Signs of a chronic injury include:
Pain when you play.
Pain when you exercise.
A dull ache when you rest.
Swelling
CAUSES OF SPORT INJURIES
improper or poor training practices
wearing improper sporting gear
being in poor health condition
improper warm-up or stretching practices before a
sporting event or exercise
PREVENTING SPORTS
INJURIES
“SHARE MO LANG!”
1. What are the ways that you do to prevent
yourself from having an injury?
2. What are the usual practices that you often
do whenever you encounter accidents that
caused injuries.
Exercise is good for the body and with proper
precautions, sports injuries may be prevented. The
quality of protective equipment - padding, helmets,
shoes, mouth guards – may contribute to safety in
sports. But, you can still be susceptible to injury in
certain situations. Always contact your healthcare
provider before starting any type of physical activity,
especially when performing vigorous types of
exercises or sports.
HOW CAN I PREVENT A SPORTS INJURY?
Develop a fitness plan that includes cardiovascular
exercise, strength training, and flexibility. This
will help decrease your chance of injury
Alternate exercising different muscle groups and
exercise every other day.
Cool down properly after exercise or sports. It
should take two times as long as your warm up.
HOW CAN I PREVENT A SPORTS INJURY?
Stay hydrated. Drink water to prevent dehydration, heat
exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Stretching exercises can improve the ability of muscles
to contract and perform, reducing the risk for injury. Each
stretch should start slowly until you reach a point of muscle
tension. Stretching should not be painful. Aim to hold
each stretch for up to 20 seconds.
Use the right equipment or gear and wear shoes that
provide support and that may correct certain foot problems
that can lead to injury.
HOW CAN I PREVENT A SPORTS INJURY?
Learn the right techniques to play your sport.
Rest when tired. Avoid exercise when you are tired
or in pain.
Always take your time during strength training and
go through the full range of motion with each
repetition.
If you do sustain a sports injury, make sure you
participate in adequate rehabilitation before resuming
strenuous activity
OTHER PERSONAL SAFETY
PROTOCOLS IN SPORTS& MVPA
PARTICIPATION
WHAT TO BRING?
Water
Extra clothes
Towels and caps
WHAT TO DO?
Prepare yourself. Know your limits so as not to
overwork your body. Overworking your body might
put your life to a threat.
Drink a lot of water. Do not wait to feel thirsty. If
you know have sweat a lot already drink water
immediately.
Change clothes. Do not let the wet cloth dry up in
your body.
Use towel. Use towel to wipe out excessive sweating.
GROUP WORK!
List some possible injuries that you might encounter
in the following activities and the possible ways to
prevent them:
Group 1: Weightlifting at the gym
Group 2: 30 Km Cycling
Group 3: 1.5 hour Zumba Party
Group 4: Kick boxing training
COMPLETE ME!
•Kitchen •Gym
•Bathroom •Park
•Classroom •Welding Shop
•Library •Computer lab
Once upon a time
Tell us your experience on having an
injury and the first aid that you had
applied to address the said injury.
First aid
The first and immediate assistance given
to any person with either a minor or
serious illness or injury, with care
provided to preserve life, prevent the
condition from worsening, or to promote
recovery until medical services arrive.
3 main responsibilities
of a First aider