Unit 18- Assignment 1

Unit 18- Assignment 1



Task One
P1, P1 & M1
Produce a presentation to describe the extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors in relation to sports
injuries and to describe and explain the preventative measures that can be taken in order to
prevent sports injuries from occurring.


P1 Describe extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors in relation to sports injuries

Describe preventative measures that can be taken in order to prevent sports injuries
P2
occurring
M
Explain how risk factors can be minimised by utilisation of preventative measures
1

Requirements:
 Definitions of the terms INTRINSIC RISK FACTOR & EXTRINSIC RISK FACTOR
 Descriptions of 4 intrinsic risk factors.
 Descriptions of 4 extrinsic risk factors.
 Descriptions of 4 preventative measures that can be taken in order to prevent sports
injuries occurring
 Explanations of how and why these preventative measures work to reduce the risk of
injury.


Key Terms
Extrinsic- A risk or force from outside the body. These are external forces, such as from objects or
other individuals making contact with someone.

Intrinsic- A risk or force from within the body. These are internal forces, which are stresses from
within the body.

Extrinsic Risk Factor
An extrinsic risk factor is something external to the body that can cause an injury. These include:

 Coaching
 Incorrect technique
 Environmental factors
 Clothing and footwear
 Safety hazards

Coaching

 Poor coaching
 Poor communication
 Not adhering to NGB guidelines