SPORTS INJURY RISK MANAGEMENT

Week 11

What do you need to know…

What is risk management? Understanding of what could go wrong in

training and recovery Understanding of different risk management

strategies that can be put in place to reduce the risk of sports injury

Risk Management

The process of measuring or assessing risk and then developing strategies to manage the risk

Questions to consider What could possibly go wrong? How could it happen? What action could we take to prevent it

happening?

What could go wrong in training and recovery?

Brainstorm

What could go wrong in training and recovery?

Inadequate pre-participation screening Coaches’ conduct and coaching practices Program design Activities and equipment Inability to get medical assistance Return to training following an injury Not providing sufficient recovery Environmental conditions

Risk Management Practices for Coaches

1. Adequate supervision2. Proper instruction3. Sound planning4. Warning of dangers5. Provide safe environment6. Teach rules of sport (especially safety)7. Evaluate athletes for injuries of limitations8. Group athletes properly9. Ensure counselling and info on drug use is

available10. Keep up to date with current practices in coaching11. Supply appropriate first aid

Risk Management Procedures

Pre-participation screening Age, experience, fitness level, skill level, injury history

Athlete preparation Physical conditioning, recovery, skill training

Injury management First aid, emergency treatment, referral, record keeping

Facility and equipment use Appropriate, modified if needed, regular inspections,

compliance with standards, emergency plans, protective equipment

Prevention and treatment of environmental factors

Policy Development & Documentation

Recommended in the following areas: Coaching Codes of conduct/behaviour First aid Levels of accreditation Use of equipment Playing environments Injury Returning from injury

Strategies for Minimising Risk of Sports Injury

Appropriate training program/workloads Warm-up and cool-down Skill development Professional treatment on injuries Appropriate nutrition and hydration Education

Recovery Techniques to Minimise Risk of Injury

Cool-down Hydrotherapy Massage Replenishment of food fuels (diet) Replenishment of fluids (hydration)

Activities

Mind map Smartplay website Brochure/flyer

Design a brochure or flyer to assist the Gisborne Football Netball Club reduce sports injuries

What are the potential risks? How can they be avoided? If they can’t be avoided how can they be minimised? What can the coach do to minimise sports injury? What can the president do to minimise sports injury?

Activities

www.smartplay.com.au What does this website do? What is the aim? In the Victoria page what are the resources

focused on? How could they assist a sporting club? Investigate one of these – what is it about? What is it trying to avoid? What strategies are suggested?