GCSE PE Games Safe Practices

GCSE PE Games

Safe Practices

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives• Be able to explain what risk assessment is and

why it is important in sport

Starter• What does the term Oxygen Debt Mean?• Where does the exchange of gases take place

in the lungs?

Discuss in pairs

Q. Define the following terms:-1. Risk assessment management2. Hazard3. Risk4. Adverse event

Risk Assessment Management

is a common sense approach to control risk. It is the identification of

potential hazards, assess the likelihood that these could result in

actual harm, identification and implementation of measures to

minimize the level of risk.

• A hazard or risk factor is a condition, object or situation that may be a potential source of harm.

• Risk is the likelihood that a hazard will have an impact on people or the environment.

• An adverse event is an event that produces harm or damages to people or the environment

•Why is health and safety important in sport Discuss as a

group?

Answer

• All practical activities involve hazardous situations. It is important to try to minimise risk.

• All PE teachers/ coaches should carry out a RISK ASSESSMENT before starting work.

Do all sports have a risk?

Watch the following video on Risk assessment

on Sport.

Group Task

• What do you think the safety considerations should be before taking part in any sport. Discuss and list them as a group.

Risk Assessment check list

Risk Assessment

All Kit and equipment in

good condition

Appropriate warm up

before activity

Playing surface or

area in good and safe condition

Instructions are followed

Correct technique is

used

Rules are obeyed

Safety Checklist• Correct footwear• Correct kit• Protective clothing and equipment• Checking the playing enviroment• Playing at the right level• Rules• Warm Up and cool down• Lifting and carrying equipment• Fitness• Technique• Removing jewellery

Health and Safety in Sport• From the safety checklist on the previous page explain in detail

for 2 of the sports listed below the importance of these health and safety factors.

• Rugby• Swimming• Basketball• Athletics• Badminton• Football• Gymnastics• Skiing

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