PE Department

SPORT
San activity involving

physical exertion and
skill in which an
individual or team
sports against another
or others for
entertainment.
 Safety precautions and
equipment can be
instrumental in preventing
or lessening injuries from
sporting activities.
 SPORTS
INJURIES

 are injuries that occur

when engaging
in sports or exercise.
Bruises, strains, sprains,
tears, and broken bones
can result from sports
injuries. Soft tissues like
muscles, ligaments, and
tendons.
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WHAT IS CONCUSSION?
 Concussion (a temporary loss of
brain function) can happen
with any head injury.
Concussions are
common, and they don't only
happen to athletes on
playing fields. Any student
could take a spill, knock his or
her head, and get a concussion
in a hallway, on a playground,
or in the cafeteria.
SYMTOPMS OF
CONCUSSION
 Miss class time until they're cleared by a
doctor or Nurse.
 Need to avoid physical education
classes, sports, or other physical
activities.
 Need to avoid activities that require
concentration, such as quizzes or tests.
 Need extra time for instruction.
 Need rest breaks.
 Need more time to complete homework
assignments or take tests .
 Need to wear sunglasses due to light
sensitivity .
SPRAIN AND
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 INJURY BLOCKER
Directions: Write the 5 WAYS sports injuries in the “injury” column on the left. Then
write the possibly prevent those injuries in the “Injury Blocker” column on the right.
INJURY BLOCKER
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