First Aid, Injury… · JHS1 Physical Education And Health

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.3.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of preventive management measures for common injuries associated with sports and physical activity.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three prevention strategies that reduce the risk of common sports injuries.
Categorise common sports injuries according to whether prevention is mainly about preparation, equipment, or environment.
Demonstrate the correct immediate management steps (RICE method) for a soft tissue injury through role play.
Design a simple injury prevention guide for a chosen sports or physical activity setting.
Work cooperatively in groups to present prevention and management strategies to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health Education (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: First Aid, Injury Prevention and Management (1.3)
Content standard: B7.1.3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of first aid, causes, prevention and management of common injuries in sports and physical activity.
Indicator: B7.1.3.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of preventive management measures for common injuries associated with sports and physical activity.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Physical Education and Health, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 5
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. In small groups, research and design a guide for preventing common injuries in sports and physical activity settings.
2. Through role play, pick an injury associated with sports/physical activity and demonstrate ways of managing.