Outline three ways that sports rules or policies can help prevent injuries. (3 marks)
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- Rules that penalise dangerous play – Rugby league penalises high tackles, which discourages contact with the head. This reduces the risk of head and neck injuries.
- Workload policies for young athletes – Junior cricket guidelines limit how many overs fast bowlers can bowl in a spell and in a day. This reduces the risk of overuse injuries to the developing spine.
- Extreme heat policies – Many sports postpone or modify play in very hot conditions. This reduces the risk of heat illness during competition.
- Modified rules for junior athletes – Junior competitions use shorter games, smaller fields and reduced contact.
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Answers could include three of the following:
- Rules that penalise dangerous play – Rugby league penalises high tackles, which discourages contact with the head. This reduces the risk of head and neck injuries.
- Workload policies for young athletes – Junior cricket guidelines limit how many overs fast bowlers can bowl in a spell and in a day. This reduces the risk of overuse injuries to the developing spine.
- Extreme heat policies – Many sports postpone or modify play in very hot conditions. This reduces the risk of heat illness during competition.
- Modified rules for junior athletes – Junior competitions use shorter games, smaller fields and reduced contact.