Have students answer the first two questions on the student page. Ask them to call out common sports injuries. Write student responses on the board. Sports activities are the second most frequent cause of injury for male and female adolescents. About 5 million children seek emergency room treatment every year due to sports-related injuries.
Most sports injuries are preventable.
Students identify safety equipment. Ask them to call out their answers. Write student responses on the board. Discuss protection from the environment. Have students answer question 5 and call out their answers.