Sports and potential hazards
Unit 5:risks and hazards associated with sports
participation
Task 1Task 1
Identify as many potential hazards as possible.
Sports and potential hazards
• By taking part in sports and physical activities, participants do face a number of hazards and risks
• These hazards and risks are different for various sports and activities
TASK:1. Can you think of some potential hazards and risks when
taking part in the following sports and activities?
OAA: Sailing on a lake
Examples of hazards when sailing on a lake:
• Depth of water
• Using safety kit (e.g. bouyancy aid)
• Currents in the water
• Other water users (e.g. jet ski’s, boats)
ATHLETICS: Cross Country running
Examples of hazards when cross country running:
• Slippery surface
• Cold weather conditions / Hypothermia
• Uneven ground / holes in ground
• Incorrect footwear
• Hard work on the body (cardiovascular system)
SWIMMING: Diving area / Deep end
Examples of hazards when using the deep end of a swimming pool:
• Depth of water
• People swimming in deep end
• Correct technique for diving (back injuries)
• Using diving boards / platforms
OAA: Rock climbing in the mountains
Examples of hazards when rock climbing in the mountains:
• Use of ropes and anchor points
• Belaying techniques
• Loose rocks
• Maintaining 3 points of contact
• Steepness of rock face
FITNESS: Circuit training in a sports hall
Examples of hazards when circuit training in a sports hall:
• Correct use of equipment
• Correct technique
• Temperature / ventilation
• Noise levels and hearing instructions
• Space between stations / exercisers
FITNESS: CV machines in a gym
Examples of hazards when using CV machines in a gym:
• Need to know how to use the machines correctly
• Going too fast
•Using a gradient that is too steep
• Getting tired – falling off the treadmill
GAMES: Beach volleyball on a sand court
Examples of hazards when playing beach volleyball on a sand court:
• Uneven ground
• Sand in the eyes, mouth
• Sun burn / Exposure
• Dehydration
• Grazing from falling on sand
OAA: Walking in the mountains
Examples of hazards when walking in the mountains:
• Cliff edge / falling
• Changes in weather
• Steep ground
• Hypothermia
• Getting lost due to poor navigation
• Having the right equipment and clothing
GAMES: Playing Tennis on a grass court
Examples of hazards when playing Tennis on a grass court:
• Slippery surface
• Uneven ground / holes
• Incorrect footwear
• Colliding with the net / court fixtures
ATHLETICS: Running in a big city marathon
Examples of hazards when running in a big city marathon:
• Weather conditions
• Uneven ground
• Large crowds of runners (tripped up)
• Crowd interference
GAMES: Hockey on an Astropitch
Examples of hazards when playing Hockey on an astropitch:
• Slippery surface
• Burns from falling
• Excess sand / water
• Incorrect footwear
• Using protective clothing (e.g. hand guard)
GAMES: Playing in a local park
Examples of hazards when playing games in a local park:
• Uneven ground / holes
• Litter
• Other park users / dogs
• Slippery surfaces
• Colliding with trees, hedges, or falling into ditches
ATHLETICS: Pole vaulting on an athletics track
Examples of hazards when pole vaulting on an athletics track:
• Hard surface (track)
• The pole could break
• Quality of crash mats
• Using the correct technique
• Ability levels of performer (Gymnastic skills)
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