Stage 1 Physical Education Sports Injuries Test

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Section 1: multiple choice (6 marks)

1. Which one of the following is NOT a major type of sports injury? (1
mark)
(a) Overuse injury
(b) Direct Injury
(c) Internal bleeding
(d) Indirect injury
2. Immobilising an injured area, directly after an injury has occurred,
serves the following purpose: (1 mark)
(a) To protect the head from further injury
(b) To stop the area from bleeding further
(c) To prevent nerve and arterial damage
(d) To minimise movement of the area and minimise the risk of further
injury
3. David has is hit by a baseball pitch in the leg during a game. In terms
of managing the injury, David should do the following to help with a
sound recovery: (1 mark)
(a) Ice the injured area for 20 minutes, every 2 hours, for 72 hours
(b) Ask the sports trainer to massage the area, to remove the knot,
directly after the game
(c) Have a hot spa after the game, to promote blood flow to the area and
speed up recovery
(d) Ice the injured area for 2 hours, every 20 minutes, for 72 hours
4. Which of the following definitions accurately describes a direct injury?
(1 mark)
(a) An injury sustained from an external force causing injury at the point of
contact

(b) An injury sustained from an internal force causing injury before the
point of contact
(c) An injury sustained from an external force causing injury a delayed
time after the point of contact
(d) An injury sustained from an internal force causing injury at the point of
contact
5. Which of these scenarios most accurately describes an athlete
experiencing an indirect injury (1 mark)
(a) A cricket batsman is struck by a fast-ball into the ribs, they fracture
instantly
(b) A tennis player has recently noticed a gradual pain in their elbow and it
hurts when playing tennis strokes. It aches even when the player is not
playing tennis
(c) A surfer gets thrown off a large wave and is crushed against the sharp
reef below the surface of the water
(d) An gridiron player is punting the ball, directly after the kick, they feel a
very sharp pain in their hamstring immediately

6. Which of the following scenarios is most consistent with the

definition of an overuse injury (1 mark)
(a) A casual runner has recently moved and is now running on bitumen,
rather than sand at the beach. They are now experiencing strong pain
in their shins when they run

(b) A semi-professional cyclist has been training heavily for an upcoming

event and as a result are quite fatigued. They are feeling very lethargic
and unmotivated to cycle
(c) A snowboarder has been attempting to land a particularly difficult trick
in the half-pipe all season. They make a mistake and land very
awkwardly. They are knocked unconscious and spinal damage is
suspected
(d) A baseball batter is struck in the stomach with a curveball

Section 2: short-answer questions (19 marks)

1. Analyse the following diagram and answer the questions below

a)

hat type of fracture is the fracture labelled (a) (1 mark)

b) What type of fracture is the fracture labelled (b) (1 mark)
c) Why might the type of fracture seen in (c) be more hazardous than
those seen in (a) and (b) (2 marks)

2. Given that prevention is the best cure, discuss 4 methods to reduce or

minimise the risk of sports injury (4 marks)

3. Explain briefly the purpose and benefits of taping or strapping (2

marks)

4. Provide two examples for each of the following: direct injury and
indirect injury (4 marks)

5. Outline what the letters of the acronym DR. ABC are: (5 marks)

Section 3: extended response questions (16 marks)

1. Clearly, prevention is the best cure when it comes to sports injuries.
Consider the game of Australian Rules football, where many injuries
occur, however, measures can be taken to reduce the frequency and
severity of injuries. Analyse the game in terms of the following factors,
so precautions can be taken to reduce the frequency and severity of
injuries (6 marks)

a) Protective equipment:

b) Personal health:

c) Modified rules:

2. A soccer player is attempting to header a contested ball, their defender

makes heavy contact and accidently knees the player forcefully in the
thigh. The force is so great they are barely able to walk and cannot
play the game any further. As the sports trainer of the soccer club, use
your knowledge of sports injuries to devise an injury management and
rehabilitation plan for this player. Remember to include the RICER and
no HARM principles. This plan should commence immediately after
the impact has occurred and finish once the player has returned to
playing regular Saturday matches (10 marks)