KFA Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention

Question 1

What is the most common type of injury sustained in football?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strains and sprains

Answer

Muscle strains and sprains account for the majority of football injuries due to the high-intensity running, cutting, and physical demands of the sport.

Question 2

The RICE protocol for acute soft tissue injuries stands for:

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-aid protocol applied immediately after an acute soft tissue injury to limit swelling and pain.

Question 3

Which ligament is most commonly torn in football-related knee injuries?

Accepted Answer

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Answer

The ACL is the most frequently torn knee ligament in football due to sudden changes of direction, deceleration, and contact forces.

Question 4

What is the recommended recovery time for a Grade 2 muscle strain?

Accepted Answer

2–6 weeks

Answer

A Grade 2 strain is a partial muscle tear and typically requires 2–6 weeks for proper tissue healing before return to full training.

Question 5

Concussion sustained during a football match is medically classified as:

Accepted Answer

A traumatic brain injury requiring immediate evaluation

Answer

Concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by biomechanical forces transmitted to the brain, requiring immediate medical evaluation and structured management.

KFA - Korean Football Association Practice Test

KFA - Korean Football Association Practice Test

KFA Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention