Injury and Illness in sport

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
K/615/8250
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about injuries and illness associated with sports participation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe different types of injury associated with sports participation.
  • 1.2
    Describe different types and signs of illness associated with sports participation.
  • 1.3
    Outline the effect on sports performers of different types of injury and/or illness.
2

Know about the causes of sports injuries and ways to reduce these.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline the causes for different, common sports injuries including those associated with
    a) performer’s own actions
    b) external factors.
  • 2.2
    Outline ways to reduce the risk of sports injury for self, through own actions.
  • 2.3
    Describe ways in which organisations apply health and safety legislation and regulations to reduce risk of injury to participants in sporting activity.
3

Know about treatments for sports injuries and illness.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe treatments for common sports injuries.
  • 3.2
    Outline appropriate immediate responses to different types of sports injury, accident or sudden illness.