Lesson 7 PE Safety Protocols PDF

SAFETY PROTOCOLS DURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION  OVEREXERTION Overexertion refers to the act of pushing the body beyond its physical limits, leading to strain, fatigue, or injury. It commonly occurs during physical activities such as exercise, sports, or heavy...

SAFETY PROTOCOLS DURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION  OVEREXERTION Overexertion refers to the act of pushing the body beyond its physical limits, leading to strain, fatigue, or injury. It commonly occurs during physical activities such as exercise, sports, or heavy labor, but it can also result from repetitive movements or prolonged physical activities.  Signs and Symptoms OVEREXERTION Feel dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, shortness of breath, and vomiting Feel sharp pain, or burning/tingling sensation on the affected part Develop overuse injury, which may involve pain, numbness, stiffness, or weakness on the affected part Feel fatigue, which may involve persistent soreness, feeling heavy limb, poor physical performance  Safety Protocols OVEREXERTION Perform appropriate warm-up and stretching exercises for the body parts that you will use for your main physical activity. Take a break when your body needs it. Adjust the pacing or intensity of the activity according to your body signals and physiological indicators. Set an appropriate intensity level for your physical activity and do not go beyond what your body can do per session.  Safety Protocols OVEREXERTION Learn the proper technique of executing your target skill/movement (bending knees when lifting a heavy weight). Ask assistance from a fitness instructor/coach to avoid accident or injury. Allow your body to recover for at least 48 hours after a strenuous physical activity.  Safety Protocols OVEREXERTION Do a variety of physical activities/exercises to help reduce risks of having overuse injury. Properly control your pacing during a physical activity to help reduce fatigue and incidence of overexertion. If the situation gets worse, seek medical help or go to the nearest hospital.  Additional Terms OVEREXERTION Hyperventilate - Caused by performing exercises at an intensity beyond your ideal capacity. Results in breathing too quickly, which may lead to fainting. Hypoglycemia - Overexertion can cause your blood sugar to drop at a level that may result in hypoglycemia (a condition in which one's sugar level plummets dangerously low). When this happens, you might feel light-headedness, dizziness, and fading of vision and hearing that can lead to fainting.  DEHYDRATION Dehydration is the condition in which your body loses more water through sweat than you restore through drinking water or other fluids. Worst cases of dehydration can result in dizziness and fainting. Symptoms of dehydration may include: dry mouth, extreme thirst, less frequent urination, dizziness weakness, light-headedness.  Safety Protocols to Avoid DEHYDRATION Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated and help optimize performance. Do not rely on thirst as a sign that you need to drink water to rehydrate your body. Experts say that by the time you feel thirsty, your body is already experiencing dehydration.  HYPERTHERMIA Occurs when the body's temperature rises to dangerously high levels, typically due to prolonged exposure to excessive heat, intense physical activity, or a combination of both. Caused by exercising in very hot or poorly ventilated surroundings. When the body overheats, it may lose more fluids and electrolytes, resulting to low blood pressure and limited sweating.  Safety Protocols to Avoid HYPERTHERMIA Hydrate yourself as often as you should. Alcohol, caffeine, soda, and other drinks with high sugar content can cause you to lose fluids. Avoid taking them before your activity. Sports drinks are ideal when you are going to engage in prolonged exercise. Aside from fluids, sports drinks can also replenish salt and minerals lost during long duration exercises.  Safety Protocols to Avoid HYPERTHERMIA If possible, avoid exercising during extremely hot weather. Early morning or late afternoon before night time will be an ideal time to exercise to avoid hyperthermia. Wear appropriate attire for your physical activity. Protect yourself from direct exposure to the sun by using sunscreen and wearing a hat and sunglasses. Rest in shady areas as often as needed.  HYPORTHERMIA A condition in which the body temperature is abnormally low. When your body is exposed to cold temperatures, it loses heat faster than it can produce. As a result, intense shivering, loss of coordination, fatigue, and slurred speech might be experienced.  Safety Protocols to Avoid HYPORTHERMIA Wear appropriate attire for your physical activity. Adding layers to your clothing can help you feel warm during extreme cold weather. Wear necessary protective gears. Protect you head, ears, hands, and feet by wearing a hat, mittens or gloves, scarf, or thermal socks. THANK YOU