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Unit 2 Strategies for Preventing Accidents
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Objective
In this lesson, you will develop a list of accident prevention strategies for a variety of circumstances, including sports, social events, and motor vehicle-related situations.
Links
Only a Moment http://redirect.platoweb.com/337405 Drunk-Driving Video http://redirect.platoweb.com/337406 Sports and Exercise Safety http://redirect.platoweb.com/337408 Internet Safety http://redirect.platoweb.com/337407 Introduction
If all of us were as strong as Superman, we probably wouldn’t have to worry about preventing injuries. We could leap from rooftops, run through fire, bend steel rods, and halt speeding automobiles with a screech without anyone ever saying, “Don’t try this at home.” Unfortunately, we are humans, and for us, trying such feats will result in fatal injuries.
Injuries can upset our routine and prevent us from achieving our goals. A fractured leg before a soccer match will keep you on the sidelines. A trip to the hospital for an x-ray or stitches might make you miss a qualifying exam for which you worked so hard. And then, we all want to avoid pain. So it’s important to learn how to avoid injuries. Reducing or avoiding harmful or risky behaviors will prevent most injuries.
Jasmine is writing a paper on preventing injury for her health class. She decides to get started by setting up a question-and-answer session with her health teacher, Mr. Vender.
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Copyright © 1995–2009 PLATO Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. PLATO®, Straight Curve®, and Academic Systems® are registered trademarks of PLATO Learning, Inc. PLATO Learning is a trademark of PLATO Learning, Inc. PLATO, Inc. is a PLATO Learning, Inc. company. Q: Mr. Vender, how can a person prevent injury?
A: It’s a fact that accidents happen, but taking steps to avoid or reduce injury is a good way to reduce health risks.
Name_________________________________________ Date_________________________
Objective
In this lesson, you will develop a list of accident prevention strategies for a variety of circumstances, including sports, social events, and motor vehicle-related situations.
Links
Only a Moment http://redirect.platoweb.com/337405 Drunk-Driving Video http://redirect.platoweb.com/337406 Sports and Exercise Safety http://redirect.platoweb.com/337408 Internet Safety http://redirect.platoweb.com/337407 Introduction
If all of us were as strong as Superman, we probably wouldn’t have to worry about preventing injuries. We could leap from rooftops, run through fire, bend steel rods, and halt speeding automobiles with a screech without anyone ever saying, “Don’t try this at home.” Unfortunately, we are humans, and for us, trying such feats will result in fatal injuries.
Injuries can upset our routine and prevent us from achieving our goals. A fractured leg before a soccer match will keep you on the sidelines. A trip to the hospital for an x-ray or stitches might make you miss a qualifying exam for which you worked so hard. And then, we all want to avoid pain. So it’s important to learn how to avoid injuries. Reducing or avoiding harmful or risky behaviors will prevent most injuries.
Jasmine is writing a paper on preventing injury for her health class. She decides to get started by setting up a question-and-answer session with her health teacher, Mr. Vender.
Strategies for Preventing Accidents 1 of 17
Copyright © 1995–2009 PLATO Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. PLATO®, Straight Curve®, and Academic Systems® are registered trademarks of PLATO Learning, Inc. PLATO Learning is a trademark of PLATO Learning, Inc. PLATO, Inc. is a PLATO Learning, Inc. company. Q: Mr. Vender, how can a person prevent injury?
A: It’s a fact that accidents happen, but taking steps to avoid or reduce injury is a good way to reduce health risks.