SAFETY IN SPORTRisk Assessment & Safety in Sport & PA

Discuss… With a partner, discuss the importance

of Safety in Sport & Physical Activity. You have 3 mins!!

Dangerous?

Cheerleading: recently named as the most Dangerous Sport in the World today….

More Dangerous?

Even More Dangerous?

Activity 1 List 3 Activities For each activity, name as many pieces

of MANDATORY equipment you must wear for safety.

Name 1 rule for each activity which keeps you safe when you take part.

You cannot use Activities which have been shown on this presentation!!!!

Protective Equipment

Shin Pads for Soccer & Field Hockey…

Protective Equipment

Mouth Guard for Contact Sports, like Rugby, Ice Hockey, Football, Karate etc

Protective Equipment

Shoulder pads: mostly seen in Rugby, Football, and Ice Hockey

Protective Equipment

Helmets: not just for Football and Ice Hockey, but in Activities such as Cycling & Horse Riding..

Protective Equipment

Knee Pads: seen and used in Volleyball and Wrestling

Rules for Safety

How many can you think of?

Rules for Safety Studs showing/2 footed tackles in Soccer High Tackle in Rugby High Stick in Field Hockey Body Ball in Baseball Distance in Netball

Rules for Safety

Can you think of any others?

Activity 2 Now think about your chosen sport for

your Coursework (PEP). Create a “Safety Profile” for this activity.1. This should include Safety Equipment2. This should include Rules for Safety3. This should include what happens when

these rules are broken.

Is Safety Important? - Discuss