Preventing Injury (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE)) : Revision Note

Naomi Holyoak

Written by: Naomi Holyoak

Reviewed by: Lára Marie McIvor

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Considerations to Prevent Injury

  • In order to prevent injury during training there are several factors that should be considered:

    • A warm up routine should be completed at the start of a training session to increase muscle extension and joint range of motion

    • Training sessions should be at an appropriate level to avoid overtraining

      • The type of training should be relevant to the goals of the performer, e.g. continuous training for improving aerobic capacity

      • The exercise intensity should be at the correct level, e.g. weights should not be too heavy

    • Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn

      • Footwear should provide enough protection and support

      • Clothing should allow for the full range of motion required

    • Performers with existing injuries should make use of taping/bracing to support weakness

    • Hydration should be maintained to ensure that fluids lost through sweating are replaced

    • Overstretching, and bouncing during stretches, should be avoided

      • Overstretching can occur when muscles are stretched beyond normal limits, or when the same stretch is repeated too many times

      • When muscles are bounced into and out of a stretch very quickly this results in a jerky movement; stretching movements should be smooth and gradual

    • Any training techniques should be used correctly

      • E.g. when lifting heavy weights spotters should be present and the lifter's back should be kept straight

    • Recovery should be allowed between training sessions

      • A cool down routine should be carried out at the end of a session

      • There must be enough time for rest between sessions

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Naomi Holyoak

Author: Naomi Holyoak

Expertise: Biology Content Creator

Naomi graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Biological Sciences. She has 8 years of classroom experience teaching Key Stage 3 up to A-Level biology, and is currently a tutor and A-Level examiner. Naomi especially enjoys creating resources that enable students to build a solid understanding of subject content, while also connecting their knowledge with biology’s exciting, real-world applications.

Lára Marie McIvor

Reviewer: Lára Marie McIvor

Expertise: Biology, Psychology & Sociology Lead

Lára graduated from Oxford University in Biological Sciences and has now been a science tutor working in the UK for several years. Lára has a particular interest in the area of infectious disease and epidemiology, and enjoys creating original educational materials that develop confidence and facilitate learning.

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