Preventing injury in training

Explain how wearing appropriate footwear in a sporting activity can reduce the risk of an injury.

Identify three components of fitness which can be improved using weight training.

State three ways to minimise the risk of injury when weight training.

Discuss whether weight training is an effective type of training for games players.

Neil is a 52-year-old athlete who has had to overcome knee injuries in his long career.

He is due to compete in the over 50s triple jump world championships.

Evaluate the appropriateness of plyometric training for Neil.

State four factors other than warming up and stretching that should be considered to help prevent injury before and during a training session.

Explain why it is important to cool down after an intensive training session.

Zeke is a 15-year-old boy. He represents his local athletics club in the 800m, javelin and long jump. Zeke is about to start a weight training programme to improve his performance in these events.

Discuss the appropriateness of weight training for Zeke and any other factors he may need to consider to improve his performance.

Nell is a 16-year-old who represents her county at both football and netball. She is undertaking an intensive training programme so that she can perform to her maximum potential.

Analyse the different methods that Nell could use to prevent injury and recover from vigorous exercise to optimise her performance.