As games and sports teachers/coaches it is our legal duty to identify, manage, monitor, and reduce the risks involved with our sport, exercise, and physical activity sessions?Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Sort the following ways to keep a games and sport session safe into one of the five categories (people, equipment, environment, activity or organisational) for creating a physically safe environment.Group of answer choicesObtaining a medical clearanceProvide good supervisionAwareness of the amount and intensity of activity individuals are performingNot allowing late participants to join the sessionInsisting on the use of footwear specifically designed for activityPlacing hockey sticks down gently rather than throwing or dropping themEnsure all participants carry a personal water bottleCleaning and sanitising uniforms regularlyModifying activities in very hot/humid conditionsImplimenting rules to keep the area clean and tidyCheck and maintain the playing surface and facilities to remove hazardsEnsuring sufficient area around the margin of the court or field for run-off.Adapting and modifying gamesPlan and progress throwing from easy to more difficultPlaying Tee Ball before playing SoftballHaving risk assessment and emergency management plans

Coaches are allowed to encourage students to engage in unreasonably dangerous athletic techniques that unnecessarily endanger the health of a student, including using a helmet or any other sports equipment as a weapon. True False

The Australian Sports Commission and Safe Work Australia provide four key steps to eliminating or minimizing the risks as part of a games, sport or practical activity risk assessment. The correct order for these steps includes:

Coaches should educate athletes about appropriate and responsible use of social media as well as the potential dangers of inappropriate use.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

When Controlling Risks (as part of the Australian Sports Commission and Safe Work Australia’s four key steps to eliminating or minimizing the risks as part of a games, sport, or practical activity risk assessment) what is the last line of safety protection?Group of answer choicesPPEAdministrative ControlsIsolateEngineering ControlsSubstitute