A sports injury epidemiologist examines the distribution (i.e., occurrence and frequency of occurrences) and determinants of sports injuries to identify and implement measures to prevent their development. [20] A good example of this is football, where the game`s legislator introduced targeting rules (i.e. aiming and initiating contact with an opponent above the shoulders with a helmet, forearm, hand, fist, elbow or shoulders) to control the impact between tacklers and defenseless players. [9] Wright, M. (2014). OP analysis of sporting rules – an investigation. European Journal of Operational Research, 232(1), 1-8. While there is a long list of benefits associated with children`s sports, there are also safety concerns, especially when it comes to contact sports such as football, soccer, and wrestling. Up to 2.6 million American children are treated in hospitals each year for recreational and sports injuries. Some organizations have even called for a complete ban on contact sports programs for children. But these statistics do not seem to encourage parents not to enroll their children in sports: about 30 million children participate in nationally organized sports. Note: AAP recommends that late-developing teens avoid contact sports until their bodies have “caught up” with their peers` bodies.
Rules classified as regulated or part of the external logic of sport make it possible to manage competitions effectively. For example, constant numbers and team compositions allow those scoring points to record exactly who scored in a lacrosse game and who helped with a goal. However, these characteristics are not essential as the result can simply be recorded as the total number of goals scored by both teams without statistical details. For this purpose, regulatory requirements may be considered negligible or have minimal effects on competition. In examples like this, when an athlete intentionally injures another player, the law of the land should come into play, if not completely replace the rules of the sport. And while extreme cases like McSorley are thankfully rare, mere suspensions and fines aren`t enough to deter serious acts of violence in the heat of battle. The rules for players vary depending on the sport they play and the level at which they play. This avoids bias about things like age, development, and skills in teams. For example, playing football at the high school level involves more rules than a peewee football game.
Players must follow the rules set by their team, such as behavior, participation in drills, camps and drills, and wearing the appropriate uniform. Players can also be expected to train and train outside of their playing season to stay physically fit and up to date on their abilities. LO1 Identify the different types of sporting rules; LO2 Identify rules that should promote safe participation; LO3 Identify who is responsible for ensuring sport safety; LO4 Identify the role of each participant in respecting the rules to ensure the safety of sports; and LO5 Determine how rules can be changed to ensure sports safety. Playing sports is ideal for both children and adults. It has physical and psychological benefits. Sport can increase physical coordination, fitness and self-esteem. They also teach important lessons about teamwork and self-discipline. Sub-category of constitutive rules defining the structural aspects of competition. The rules also aim to clearly delineate all the conditions necessary for participants to remain unharmed and injury-free, while taking into account some variability in athletes` motor behaviour. [3] The safety of sport through the creation, implementation and maintenance of rules is important, as the incidence of sport-related injuries – particularly in collision sports such as ice hockey, football, wrestling and taekwondo – is a major public health issue. [4] To truly understand the role that rules play in sport safety, athletes need to understand the purpose of rules as well as their personal obligations with respect to compliance. One of the best things about team sports is that there are other players to help you when you need a break.
It`s easy to say you`re going to play the whole game and not give anyone a chance, but it could cause problems. Proper techniques and sportiness promote safety. This applies to all sports, from motorsports to baseball. Baseball players know not to sharpen the opposing player covering the bag, even if they slip hard at second base. And when two tennis players storm the net, a cleverly tilted volley is the right shot – not a hard shot directly to an opponent`s face! The introduction of new rules or the modification of existing ones is an ongoing and evolving process in any sport. As well-intentioned as these changes may be, they can sometimes lead to unexpected or unexpected results. [17] The truth is that the effects of rule changes are rarely explored. [18] In addition, even the most rigorous epidemiological studies may not account for additional or evolving factors (e.g., geographic inconsistencies in concussion legislation) associated with injury incidence. [19] However, interest in more scientific approaches to understanding the expected and unexpected effects of rule changes in sport has increased over the past decade.
In the real world, of course, you can`t walk at full speed in a parking lot and attack someone. You can`t start an argument just because someone didn`t respect you. You can`t slice someone with a stick or give someone music on their chin because they`re pushing you. But in sports, you can. And that creates a gray area for athletes. In sport, there are rules for player safety, the integrity of the game and creating the fairest competition possible. But sometimes these rules are so broken that the rules and laws of our society must take precedence. And this is especially true for violence in the game. Figure 15.2 This figure is a simple Venn diagram illustrating the safe sport environment.
Outside, there are overlapping sports rules and athletes` actions that contain the text “safe sport environment”. [back to text] Kerr, Z.Y., Comstock, RD, Dompier, TP & Marshall, SW (2018). The First Decade of Web-Based Sports Injury Surveillance (2004-2005 to 2013-2014): National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance Program Methods and Information on Online Reporting in High Schools. Journal of Athletic Training, 53(8), 729-737. doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-143-17 In order to successfully form a team and coach players during a game, coaches must have a clear understanding of the rules of the sport they coach. If the team does not follow the correct rules of the sport, there could be penalties caught by officials during games. Many sport programs require coaches to take continuing education courses to keep abreast of rules and procedures.