Prevention of injury

• Assess methods and procedures to minimize the risk of injury in physical activity and sport, including the use of personal protective equipment, correct clothing and footwear, maintaining appropriate competition levels, safe equipment handling, and structured warm-ups and cool-downs. • Identify and evaluate potential hazards across a variety of physical activity and sporting environments, including sports halls, fitness centers, playing fields, artificial outdoor areas, and swimming pools. • Apply risk management and injury prevention strategies to practical scenarios in athletic training and competition.