IB Diploma Programme (DP) - SL & HL · Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Injury: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Injury.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of sports injury prevention, which of the following is classified as an extrinsic risk factor?

Question 2

1 mark

The diagram below illustrates various mechanical loads applied to a bone during athletic activity. Which description best defines a shear force?

Question 3

1 mark

When analyzing the mechanical properties of a bone sample, what does a high Young’s Modulus specifically indicate about the tissue?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following acute injuries is primarily characterized by the mechanical scraping or wearing away of the superficial layers of the skin, typically caused by friction against a rough surface?

Question 5

1 mark

During the early stages of the inflammatory phase of healing, cells release chemicals like histamines. What is the immediate effect of these chemicals on the local vasculature?

Question 6

2 marks

Distinguish between an acute injury and a chronic injury in relation to their onset and the nature of the causal force.

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Question 7

3 marks

Outline how an athlete's age and previous injury history function as intrinsic risk factors for the development of new musculoskeletal injuries during training.

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Question 8

5 marks

Analyze the mechanical factors and tissue thresholds that contribute to the development of an overuse injury, such as Achilles tendonitis, in a long-distance runner.

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Question 9

4 marks

Sports injuries can be classified based on their onset and the underlying mechanisms of trauma.
(a) Distinguish between acute and chronic (overuse) injuries.
(b) Discuss two extrinsic risk factors that increase the likelihood of an acute injury occurring during a high-impact team sport like rugby.

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