Session 3.1

Unit 5 - Injury in sport

Aim and ObjectivesAim:

Identify different injuries associated with Volleyball, Tennis and Marathon

Objectives: Describe the different injuries associated with the

different sports.

VolleyballThere are many different injuries associated

with volleyball. These can be anything from concussion to

dislocation.Can you think of any other injuries can

occur from playing volleyball?

Volleyball

How can we prevent these injuries from occurring?Splints.Bandage.Correct warm up.

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Tennis

What injuries are associated with tennis participation?

Over-use injuries Sprains Strains.

Treatment / Prevention.

How can we prevent these injuries from occurring?

Knee supports Knee braces Elbow supports Aircast Pneumatic Armband.

Marathon

What are the different types of injuries associated with marathon running?Blister’sSprains / StrainsBruises

Treatment / Prevention.

How can we prevent these injuries from occurring?

Sorbothane Double Strike / insoles Footmedics Active Gel Bunion

Shield

TaskYou are to produce a poster that explains one

of the injuries from each sport that we have spoken about.