Athlete Safety & Injury Prevention Flashcards
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Which technique error in freestyle is most directly linked to shoulder impingement syndrome development?
Answer: Hand entry crossing the midline (crossover entry)
A crossover hand entry causes the shoulder to internally rotate and adduct during the catch, narrowing the subacromial space and increasing impingement risk.
What does the term 'secondary drowning' (also called delayed drowning) refer to?
Answer: Pulmonary edema developing hours after a near-drowning event causes respiratory distress or death
Secondary or delayed drowning occurs when inhaled water causes pulmonary edema hours after the initial incident; any near-drowning victim should be evaluated by EMS.
Which chronic pain condition affecting the knee's superior pole is specifically referred to as 'swimming-related patellar tendinopathy' and is exacerbated by which kick?
Answer: Patellar tendinopathy exacerbated by the breaststroke whip-kick
Patellar tendinopathy in swimmers is most often aggravated by the high knee flexion and rapid extension forces of the breaststroke whip-kick.
In the context of ASCA coaching, what is a 'training error' and why is it the most common preventable cause of swimming injuries?
Answer: Inappropriate changes in volume, intensity, or technique that exceed the athlete's adaptive capacity
Training errors—too much volume, too fast intensity progression, or faulty technique—overwhelm the body's recovery ability, making them the leading preventable cause of overuse injuries.
What is the correct sequence for using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on a cardiac arrest victim at the pool?
Answer: Remove from water, dry the chest, power on AED, apply pads, follow prompts, deliver shock if advised
The victim must be removed from water and the chest dried before AED pad application; electricity and water create electrocution risk for rescuers.
Which factor is considered the MOST significant predictor of exertional heat illness risk during outdoor swim meets?
Answer: High wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) combining heat, humidity, and solar radiation
The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) integrates temperature, humidity, wind, and solar radiation and is the gold standard for assessing heat illness risk in outdoor athletes.
A 14-year-old swimmer reports repeated stress fractures and menstrual irregularities. Which condition should the coach suspect and what is the appropriate action?
Answer: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S); refer to a sports medicine physician and registered dietitian
Recurring stress fractures combined with menstrual irregularities are classic RED-S warning signs requiring a multidisciplinary medical team including sports medicine and nutrition.