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Physical Activity Personal Care

Help a team get ready for a safe, comfortable afternoon of sport. Read each situation and choose practical ways to care for yourself and others. There is no need to share private health information.

Plan, play, recover

Good personal care supports comfort and helps lower avoidable risks during physical activity. Adjust your routine to the activity, weather and facilities available.

1.Before a game of netball on a warm day, Harper has five minutes to get ready. Which is the best first plan?

Check her shoes and the playing area, have water available, and begin with a gentle warm-up
Skip the warm-up so she can start playing straight away
Drink a large amount of water all at once and sit down
Put on extra layers so she sweats more

2.During a sports session, select every helpful personal-care choice.

Take water breaks, especially when hot or thirsty
Share a drink bottle with a teammate
Use your own clean towel
Tell the supervisor if you feel unwell, dizzy or unusually hot
Keep playing through pain so the team is not delayed

3.True or false: After a sweaty training session, changing out of damp clothes and washing your hands are useful personal-care steps.

TrueFalse

4.At a community game, Oliver notices a cut on his knee after a fall. What should he do next?

5.Fill in the missing word: Before activity, check your .

6.Fill in the missing word: Before activity, start with a .

7.Fill in the missing word: During activity, take suitable breaks.

8.Fill in the missing word: Afterwards, cool down and change out of clothes.

9.Chloe is packing for an outdoor sports afternoon in sunny weather. Name three useful items or preparations and explain what each is for.

10.A team has one shared towel and several drink bottles with no names. Explain two changes the team could make to improve hygiene.

11.Match each moment to a suitable care action.

Before activity
During activity
After activity

Take water breaks and notice how your body feels
Cool down, wash hands and change into dry clothes
Check footwear and warm up gently

12.Imagine your team has just finished a muddy game. Write a three-step after-activity routine that is practical even if showers are not immediately available.

13.A friend says, “I feel dizzy, but I’ll keep running.” What would you say or do to help them stay safe?