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Sports and Injury Prevention

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Benefits of Playing Sports

Increases coordination (hand-eye, foot-eye, balance)

Increases fitness level Increases self-esteem Social interactions

Benefits (cont’d) Less absenteeism Perform better academically (higher GPA)

Fewer discipline problems Less drug use Better sportsmanship and citizenship

THINK THINK THINK

WHAT SPORTS, DO YOU THINK, HELP TO INCREASE FOOT-EYE COORDINATION? HAND-EYE COORDINATION?

HOW DO YOU THINK PLAYING SPORTS HELPS TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM?

WHAT SPORTS ARE OFFERED AT CROWNOVER?

Middle School Sports

7th & 8th Football (boys) 7th & 8th Volleyball (girls) 7th & 8th Basketball (boys and girls) 7th & 8th Cross Country (boys and

girls) 7th & 8th Track (boys and girls)

MOVE IT!!!!

STAND UP!!!! TURN AROUND!!!! TOUCH YOUR TOES!!!! SIT DOWN!!!! GIVE ME FIVE (5)!!!!

Stay Safe/Injury Prevention

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – try to avoid common injuries associated with your sport through education and awareness.

APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT – can reduce the risk of injury. Be sure equipment fits properly, and replace damaged equipment.

Stay Safe/Injury Prevention

PROPER CONDITIONING - Many sports injuries occur because players are out of shape or have not conditioned their bodies to meet the demands of the sport. Building endurance and developing good sports skills help players minimize sports related injuries.

Stay Safe/Injury Prevention

PLAYERS OF SIMILAR SIZE - The difference in height, weight, skill level, and maturity of the players can unnecessarily put younger players at risk.

HYDRATION - Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a sports practice or game. Water and sports drinks will keep the body hydrated and replace important minerals and electrolytes.

Stay Safe/Injury Prevention

Supervision - Safety should always be the first priority of coaches, referees, and adults supervising sports practices and events.

INJURIES

When injuries occur, prompt medical attention is important. Many sports injuries can be treated with Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE), and specific exercises to strengthen the injured body part.

COMMON SPORTS INJURIES

SPRAINS AND STRAINS KNEE INJURIES SHIN SPLINTS ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES FRACTURES DISLOCATIONS