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Athletic Injuries, First aid and Safety MODULE-4
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences
6. Poor exercise techniques

7. Muscle weakness or imbalance

8. Joint laxity

9. Incomplete Calcification

10. Aging
Note

INTEXT QUESTION 17.2

1. Mark the following as True/False.
a. First aid must be given by the trained first aider only

b. PRICE is not important in sports injury recovery

c. Warming-Up is not a reason for injury during sports participation

d. It is essential to be hydrated to prevent injury

f. Safety equipment are essential in sports to prevent injury.

17.4 PREVENTION OF SPORTS INJURY

Basic physical fitness

General fitness is important before indulging in any kind of activity. Bones and
muscles must be strong enough to perform the activity effectively without
having fatigue.

Equipment

The equipment must be carefully chosen to meet the demand of sport. The safety
and technical equipment must be double checked in terms of quality before use.
Comfortable and appropriate equipment is the prerequisite for any leisure and
performance oriented activity.

Health

If somebody has suffered from infection or cold or other kind of disease, then he
should not be involve in any physical activity. After suffering from disease, the
body becomes weak the response from body goes slow, the chances of injury
increase.

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