Physical Activity & Safety

3rd-5th Grade
 Pedestrian Safety!
Walk on the
Safe place to sidewalk when
cross the street… they are
Crosswalk available.
Corner
Traffic Light Wear reflective
clothing while
Before you cross a walking at night.
street…
Look Left Crossing in the
Look Right middle of the
Look over your shoulder block is called
Look Left Again Jaywalking.
Jaywalking is
against the law.
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 Pedestrian Safety!

Why is it important to apply safety

precautions when walking, jogging or
skating in the community?

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 Exercise Safety!

Wear safety equipment helmet while Drink water before, during and after aerobic
riding a bike or batting a baseball activity to prevent from overheating

Wear tennis shoe to prevent Warm-up before you exercise and cool down after
foot and ankle injuries. you exercise to reduce chance of muscle injuries.

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 Exercise Safety!
How do safety precautions and safety
equipment differ depending on the
activity?
How can you prevent injuries
during physical activity?
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 Bicycle Safety
BEFORE Your Ride… DURING Your Ride…
• Always wear a bicycle • Obey traffic signs
helmet

• Wear reflective clothing • Use hand signals

• Check brakes and tires

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 Bicycle Safety
While riding in or around cars and traffic…
1. Ride on the right side of the road with the
direction of traffic.
2. Pay attention to cars coming in and out of
driveways while riding on a sidewalk.
3. Walk your bike across the street.
4. Cross the street at a crosswalk and not between
parked cars.

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 Bicycle Safety
How do safety precautions and safety equipment
differ depending on the activity?

Why is it important to wear safety

equipment?
How can you prevent injuries during physical
activity?
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Concussions
A concussion is an
injury to the brain
caused by a hit to
the body or the
head that causes
a temporary loss
of thinking or
physical abilities.
What can cause a Concussion?

of f a bike Diving into a

F al li n g shallow pool
r s e
g o ff a ho Car Cras
hes
F a lli n la ce
h p S ka teboard C
f ro m a hig rashes
Fa lling
Loss of control
Collisions to the head during sports, like…
Football, Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, and more…
What are some of the signs
and effects of a Concussion?
PHYSICAL
Lack of strength
Headache and dizziness
Problems with balance and walking
Double vision
Loss of feeling
Difficulty speaking
EMOTIONAL Sensitivity to light
Anxiety Feeling sick to the stomach
Anger COGNITIVE (THINKING)
Depression Problems concentrating
Sadness Problems starting or finishing an activity
Problems understanding others
Problems following directions
What should I do if someone
has a Concussion?
STOP playing right away

TELL an adult and get help from a doctor

SIT and REST until a doctor says it is

safe to play again
How can you help prevent a
Concussion from occurring?
Always wear a seat belt in a car

Wear appropriate headgear and

safety equipment

Make smart choices and be in control