Questions

Q1.
 
Participation in physical activity involves some risk of injury.
Identify a risk associated with gymnastics and how to reduce this risk.
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Risk
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How to reduce risk
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 Q2.
 
Injuries can occur in sporting activities, for example when playing squash there is a potential risk of eye injury if the player is hit in the eye with the ball.
(a)  The box below lists several different activities.

(i)	Complete the table below by selecting 3 activities from the box above. For each activity state a possible risk associated with that activity.

(You must state a different risk for each activity)
(3)

(ii)  Which activity from the box above presents the greatest risk?

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(1)

(iii)  Explain why you have selected this activity.

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(1)

(b)  Trampolinists may receive soft tissue injuries as a result of taking part in their sport.
(i)  What is a soft tissue injury?

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(1)

(ii)  State two signs or symptoms of a soft tissue injury.

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(1)

(iii)  How should a soft tissue injury be treated?

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(1)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Mark Scheme

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