Chapter 4, Lesson 5

1. Chapter 4, Lesson 5 Physical Activity Injuries

2. Vocabulary Overexertion – Overworking the body Heat cramps – muscle spasms that result from a loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration. Heatstroke – a condition in which the body loses the ability to rid itself of excessive heat through perspiration.

3. More Vocab Frostbite – a condition that results when body tissues become frozen. Hypothermia – A condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low. Muscle cramp – A spasm or sudden tightening of a muscle.

4. Vocab Continued Strain – A conditioning resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon. Sprain – An injury to the ligament surrounding a joint.

5. Hot Weather Health Risks • Overexertion • Heat Cramps • Heatstroke

6. Cold Weather Health Risks • Frostbite • Hypothermia

7. The Danger of Sun and Wind • Cover as much of your body as possible with clothing • Use sunscreen and lip balm • Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before you go outside

8. Minor Injuries • Muscle cramp • Strain • Sprain

9. Major Injuries • Fracture and dislocation • Tendonitis – Tendons are stretched • Concussion – a blow to the head

10. R.I.C.E. Procedure • Rest • Ice • Compression – light pressure through the use of a bandage. • Elevation – raise above your heart.