PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MVPA

 Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity

 physical activities which span from moderate progressing to vigorous intensity

SPORTS INJURIES

 happens when playing sports or performing exercises: accidents, poor training exercise, improper
gear, and not in proper condition
COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
Sprain - Sprain is a tear of ligament fibers, muscles or tendons supporting a joint.
Contusion - Contusion or bruise is bleeding into the soft tissue.
Concussion - Concussion is caused by a direct blow to the head.
Dislocation - Dislocation occurs when the ball of a joint is forced out of its socket.
Fracture - Fracture is a break, crack, or shattering of a bone.
Strains - Strains are injuries that involve the stretching, partial tearing, or complete tearing of a
tendon.

KINDS OF INJURY
Acute Injuries – occurs suddenly when playing or exercising
Chronic Injuries - happen after you play a sport or exercise for a long time
How can I treat injuries?
Inflammation and pain often occur after injuries to the ankle, knee, or joint. RICE METHOD can
help reduce swelling, relieve pain, and promote flexibility and healing.
R – REST
I – ICE
C – COMPRESSION
E – ELEVATION
Some of personal safety protocols
What to bring?
• Water
• Extra clothes
• Towels and caps
What to do?
• Prepare yourself.
• Drink a lot of water.
• Change clothes.
• Use towel.
DEHYDRATION
Dehydration - when the fluid in your body is used or lost more than the fluid you drink or intake.
OVEREXERTION
Overexertion - refers to the pressure one puts in himself or herself, too much pressure that leads to a
simple discomfort that might extend to a more serious injury.
HYPOTHERMIA
Hypothermia - body easily loses temperature (drops below 35 °C ) When exposed to cold temperatures,
your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced.
HYPERTHERMIA
Hyperthermia – opposite of hypothermia, hot humid weather, body temp rises beyond the normal temp
(37 °C)