DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

9 DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS QUEZON CITY

NOVALICHES HIGH SCHOOL
SUBJECT PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

FIRST AID FOR INJURIES IN DANCE SETTING

Background Information for Learners

For many people dance may not spring to mind when thinking about sports, but the physical demands placed
on the bodies of dancers have been shown to make them just as susceptible as football players to injury. Most
professional dancers began dancing at the age of five or six, the repetitive practice of movements that require extreme
flexibility, strength, and endurance make them prime candidates for overuse injuries.

Across the whole spectrum of dance there is little doubt that most injuries are the result of overuse rather
than trauma. These injuries tend to occur at the foot/ankle/lower leg, low back, and hip.

The foot/ankle/lower leg area is vulnerable to a wide range of injuries, including stress fractures, tendon
injuries, sprains, and strains. These injuries show up with greater frequency in dancers as they age, so it is extremely
important to emphasize what the young dancer can do to prevent future injuries.

Treatment for Dance Injuries

Cuts with moderate bleeding

Remove surplus blood with clean swabs. Clean around wound with antiseptic wipes. If there is any dirt in
wound, irrigate with saline solution. Close 'clean' cuts with sterile strips or thin strips of micropore tape and apply a
non-adhesive dressing. Check for tetanus immunity.

Nose Bleeds
Blow nose once only. Pinch just below bony part for 10 minutes. Tilt head forward. If having difficulty in
stopping bleeding, apply ice pack.

Dislocations
If dislocation of a joint is suspected, immobilize, elevate (if possible), and apply ice. Call for an ambulance or
get to a hospital as soon as possible.

Fractures
If you suspect a break, call for an ambulance or get to a hospital as soon as possible. In the meantime:
1. Immobilize the area.
2. Apply broad bandages where possible at joints above and below the suspected fracture to prevent
movement.
3. Support the limb, carefully passing bandages under the natural hollows of the body.
4. Place a padded splint (if available) along the injured limb (under the leg for fractured kneecap) and
secure tightly with bandages.
5. Check that bandages are not too tight (area will turn blue) every 15 minutes.
6. For a leg fracture, immobilize the foot and ankle and apply a figure of eight bandage.
7. For a collarbone break, support the arm with a sling.

First Aid Kit

• Adhesive micropore tape 2.5cm & 5cm – 1 roll x each
• Antiseptic spray – 1 x 50ml bottle
• Antiseptic wipes – 10
• Bandages (gauze) 5cm & 10cm – 2 rolls each
• Band-Aids – small box
 • Elastoplast (narrow) – 1 roll
• Elastoplast (wide) – 1 roll
• Foam/felt pads – assorted
• Gloves (disposable) – 1 box
• Ice Packs (instant and reusable) – 5 (minimum)
• Safety pins – 1 pk assorted
• Sanitary pads & tampons – assorted
• Scissors blunt ended –1 pair
• Saline ampoules –10
• Swabs, prepacked antiseptic – 1pk 10
• Wound dressings (sterile, non-adherent) – 10 assorted
• Thermometer – 1
• Torch and batteries – 1 small
• Triangular bandage/sling – 2
• Tweezers – 1

Learning Competency with Code

Performs first aid for injuries and emergency situations in physical activity and dance settings (cramps, sprain, heat
exhaustion) (PE9PF-llb-h-30)

Exercises or Activities

Answer the following questions.

1. What are the steps for Fractures?
2. What are the areas of the body that are vulnerable to injury?
3. What will you do when a dancer’s nose is bleeding?
4. How will you handle cuts with moderate bleeding?
5. Is Dislocation a simple injury? Why or why not?

Reflection
1. How can you prevent getting injured while dancing?
2. Why is it necessary to know and learn first aid?

Prepared by:

JACQUELYN C. ONG
Master Teacher I, MAPEH