SPS321

SPORTS SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY CARE
Mohd Fadzil b. Hj. Kamarudin
SR113 UiTM/INSTEDT
 Training and Coaching Errors
• Coaches and trainers are also part of the
injury cycle.
• Incorrect training approaches and
methods, flawed execution of skills and
techniques, ill advised strategies, and not
being prepared for any emergencies, are
all within the control of the trainers and
coaches.
• They are, therefore, just as responsible for
injuries happening as the athletes
themselves.
• Training errors
– Not planned according to principles of
training.
– Volume of training may be too high at the
beginning.
– Training period is too short.
– Training intensity not suitable for the athletes’
level.
– Insufficient rest time.
– Teaching incorrect execution of techniques
and skills.
• Coaching errors
– Incorrect strategies during training and
competition.
– Inadequate preparation to real game
situations.
– Not preparing adequate emergency
equipment and facilities during training and
competition.
– Not educating athletes on injury prevention
and treatment.
– Not taking care of environmental conditions
during training and competition
 Environmental Factors
• Injuries can also occur due to
environmental factors.
• This may include,
– ground conditions
• Soft or hard?
– weather conditions
• Wet or dry?
– temperature factors
• Hot or cold?
– pressure conditions
• High or low?
• These conditions will affect the choice of
equipment, training methods, and even
strategies.
• Incorrect choices made on any of these
can lead to injuries.