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MODULE-4 Athletic Injuries, First aid and Safety
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences
Warming up and cooling down

Before any type of physical activity an individual must do warming up with a
purpose to increase temperature, mobility of muscles and mental preparedness.
After activity, cooling down must be done to lowering down the temperature of
the body and further stretch the muscles to prevent injuries.

Systematic and scientific training
Note

Systematic and scientific training is important to bring effective training results.
Training schedule should be prepared by the competent person.Unscientific
training leads to injuries.

Safety measures

All the protective gears must be carefully checked. Surface of playing area,
equipment, first aid, rule and regulations should be strictly followed.

Psychological considerations

Before and after activity psychological training is required. Mental readiness,
alertness, confidence, make up of mind, memory etc. are the factors to be
addressed before training to reduce injuries.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 17.3

Match the following
A B

1. P in PRICE stands for i. Thermotherapy

2. Wax Bath ii. Prevention
3. Ice Pack iii. Cryotherapy

4. E in PRICE stands for iv. Safety Equipment

5. Helmet v. Elevation

17.5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

School Safety: “School Safety” has been defined as creating safe environment
for children, starting from their homes to their schools and back. This includes
safety from any kind of abuse, violence, psycho-social issue, disaster: natural
and manmade, fire, transportation (NCPCR, 2017)
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