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Safety and Security 7
Games and sports are important for the development of 
physical, emotional, mental and social health. While playing 
any games and sports, safety and security of children is very 
important. It is also necessary to take steps to prevent injuries 
in sports field during competitions or sports training. In this 
chapter, we are discussing safety issues regarding the sports 
facilities and also dealing with the health hazards related to 
alcohol and substance abuse, including common medicines.
Safety Mea Sure S in Playground S, g y Mna Siu M 
and Swi MMing Pool In the present scenario of competition in games and sports, 
coaches and athletes are mostly concerned with the winning 
spirit and hard but systematic sports training. During 
sports training and competitions of various games, safety 
measures and security of players need to be kept in mind. 
Injuries during sports training lead to fearful emotional or 
psychological phobia. To save the players from such phobia, 
simple safety rules and measures should be applied. These 
safety rules are to be observed by the physical education 
teachers, sports trainers, coaches, school administrators 
as well as sports equipment manufacturers. Besides these, 
students who are taking part in technical sports such as 
gymnastics and swimming, and self-defense activities shall 
also be taught to avoid injuries and observe safety measures 
during sports training. These safety measures may be applied 
in the following steps:
Safety regarding Sports Facilities
One of the most important safety measures which shall 
be kept in mind is regarding the sports ground, sports 
instruments and sports uniform.
Chap-7.indd   251 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
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Safety and Security 7
Games and sports are important for the development of 
physical, emotional, mental and social health. While playing 
any games and sports, safety and security of children is very 
important. It is also necessary to take steps to prevent injuries 
in sports field during competitions or sports training. In this 
chapter, we are discussing safety issues regarding the sports 
facilities and also dealing with the health hazards related to 
alcohol and substance abuse, including common medicines.
Safety Mea Sure S in Playground S, g y Mna Siu M 
and Swi MMing Pool In the present scenario of competition in games and sports, 
coaches and athletes are mostly concerned with the winning 
spirit and hard but systematic sports training. During 
sports training and competitions of various games, safety 
measures and security of players need to be kept in mind. 
Injuries during sports training lead to fearful emotional or 
psychological phobia. To save the players from such phobia, 
simple safety rules and measures should be applied. These 
safety rules are to be observed by the physical education 
teachers, sports trainers, coaches, school administrators 
as well as sports equipment manufacturers. Besides these, 
students who are taking part in technical sports such as 
gymnastics and swimming, and self-defense activities shall 
also be taught to avoid injuries and observe safety measures 
during sports training. These safety measures may be applied 
in the following steps:
Safety regarding Sports Facilities
One of the most important safety measures which shall 
be kept in mind is regarding the sports ground, sports 
instruments and sports uniform.
Chap-7.indd   251 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
Health and Physical Education - XI 252
Sports ground
While preparing sports ground, the construction company 
should try to remove all the possible hazards such as nearby 
high tension electric line, barbed wire, bushes or wild grass 
bushes, close wall with hard surface and shifting of trees. 
The surface of the ground should be safe and clean, free 
from hazardous material like stone, broken bricks, etc. 
Wherever possible, the construction of hard surfaces for 
games like basketball, badminton and tennis should be built 
up properly with proper space. The chain link fencing or 
stairs for accommodating trainers, coaches and players or 
spectators should be away from the playing area, probably 6 
meters away from the end lines of the play field. 
Field
Proper and separate sitting area for extra players of the 
participating teams shall also be provided to avoid the mixing 
of players. Playing area of sports should be sufficient enough 
to prevent accidental injuries. Sitting area for spectators 
should be away from the actual playing area to avoid any 
untoward incident during competitions. Playing area should 
be clean and away from the hazardous materials/objects. 
Trees and bushes should be shifted from the play field to 
avoid collision. Sufficient warming up area away from the 
competition arena may be provided. Dangerous broken glass 
material or sharp edged stones should also be removed from 
the playing area to avoid potential injury.
Safety regarding sports instruments
Due to sports engineering and technological advancement, 
modern sports are played with sports equipment which are 
performance friendly and add technical support during 
movements. During planning and organising of sports 
equipment, the manufactures shall add the ‘concept of safety to 
sportsperson’ as priority. The material used for manufacturing 
the instrument/equipment shall be of high standard as the 
sportsperson is highly dependent on them for performing 
their skills. Players are also advised not to use the damaged 
equipment/instruments to avoid accidents. Efforts should be 
made that the playing surface of different games and sports 
should be constructed separately as advised by the respective 
officials, federations or associations, if space is available.
Safety regarding uniforms
Sports uniform adds glamour and advantage to the 
performance in games and sports but poor fabric and non-
Do You Know?
Due to decreasing land 
and forest ratio, cutting 
or eliminating trees is not 
permissible.
Chap-7.indd   252 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
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Safety and Security 7
Games and sports are important for the development of 
physical, emotional, mental and social health. While playing 
any games and sports, safety and security of children is very 
important. It is also necessary to take steps to prevent injuries 
in sports field during competitions or sports training. In this 
chapter, we are discussing safety issues regarding the sports 
facilities and also dealing with the health hazards related to 
alcohol and substance abuse, including common medicines.
Safety Mea Sure S in Playground S, g y Mna Siu M 
and Swi MMing Pool In the present scenario of competition in games and sports, 
coaches and athletes are mostly concerned with the winning 
spirit and hard but systematic sports training. During 
sports training and competitions of various games, safety 
measures and security of players need to be kept in mind. 
Injuries during sports training lead to fearful emotional or 
psychological phobia. To save the players from such phobia, 
simple safety rules and measures should be applied. These 
safety rules are to be observed by the physical education 
teachers, sports trainers, coaches, school administrators 
as well as sports equipment manufacturers. Besides these, 
students who are taking part in technical sports such as 
gymnastics and swimming, and self-defense activities shall 
also be taught to avoid injuries and observe safety measures 
during sports training. These safety measures may be applied 
in the following steps:
Safety regarding Sports Facilities
One of the most important safety measures which shall 
be kept in mind is regarding the sports ground, sports 
instruments and sports uniform.
Chap-7.indd   251 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
Health and Physical Education - XI 252
Sports ground
While preparing sports ground, the construction company 
should try to remove all the possible hazards such as nearby 
high tension electric line, barbed wire, bushes or wild grass 
bushes, close wall with hard surface and shifting of trees. 
The surface of the ground should be safe and clean, free 
from hazardous material like stone, broken bricks, etc. 
Wherever possible, the construction of hard surfaces for 
games like basketball, badminton and tennis should be built 
up properly with proper space. The chain link fencing or 
stairs for accommodating trainers, coaches and players or 
spectators should be away from the playing area, probably 6 
meters away from the end lines of the play field. 
Field
Proper and separate sitting area for extra players of the 
participating teams shall also be provided to avoid the mixing 
of players. Playing area of sports should be sufficient enough 
to prevent accidental injuries. Sitting area for spectators 
should be away from the actual playing area to avoid any 
untoward incident during competitions. Playing area should 
be clean and away from the hazardous materials/objects. 
Trees and bushes should be shifted from the play field to 
avoid collision. Sufficient warming up area away from the 
competition arena may be provided. Dangerous broken glass 
material or sharp edged stones should also be removed from 
the playing area to avoid potential injury.
Safety regarding sports instruments
Due to sports engineering and technological advancement, 
modern sports are played with sports equipment which are 
performance friendly and add technical support during 
movements. During planning and organising of sports 
equipment, the manufactures shall add the ‘concept of safety to 
sportsperson’ as priority. The material used for manufacturing 
the instrument/equipment shall be of high standard as the 
sportsperson is highly dependent on them for performing 
their skills. Players are also advised not to use the damaged 
equipment/instruments to avoid accidents. Efforts should be 
made that the playing surface of different games and sports 
should be constructed separately as advised by the respective 
officials, federations or associations, if space is available.
Safety regarding uniforms
Sports uniform adds glamour and advantage to the 
performance in games and sports but poor fabric and non-
Do You Know?
Due to decreasing land 
and forest ratio, cutting 
or eliminating trees is not 
permissible.
Chap-7.indd   252 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
Safety and Security 253
Activity 7.1
 • Collect information about 
the safety measures taken 
in your school building 
play field/indoor hall and 
equipment.
 • Discuss with teacher.
suitable shoes may be painful to the players. Sports uniforms 
play an important role to prepare the mood of sportspersons, 
as it helps the players to feel better. Preparation of 
sportspersons for competition includes selection of—
 a) Types of shoes 
 b) Fabric of the T-shirt and its colour
 c) Selection of the shoe — Most of the novice players do 
not know how to select the shoe for sports training, 
as they are not aware of the injuries caused by the 
poorly manufactured shoes. Generally the defect is 
either in the material or the arch of the sole. The 
defection arch may not provide support to the foot 
resulting in unbalanced body weight. In some cases, it 
has been noticed that the lack of proper arch support 
in the shoes may cause stress in the legs that leads 
to muscles stiffness. Ultimately the sportsperson gets 
tired and may rupture leg muscles if the activity is 
not done with proper shoes. The objective of wearing 
properly manufactured shoes are:
 (i) comfortable feeling
 (ii) proper ankle support
 (iii) proper balance
 (iv) avoiding leg injury due to uncomfortable shoes
 d. Fabric of the T-shirt: T-shirt and its colour are 
important for the players, especially for the novice. 
Due to weather variations in India, a light colored 
fabric which does not absorb sweat is considered 
better. Fabric which consumes sweat may cause 
allergy and skin problem if it remains in contact with 
the body for longer duration.
Safety measures in relation to Gymnasium
Gymnasium in any institution is used for sports training for 
multiple sports. It is considered as an asset to the institute, 
and students often visit the gymnasium for the purpose of 
building their body, rehabilitation after injury as well as to 
get into proper shape. Injury in gymnasium may take place 
due to the following:
 a) Unsafe method of keeping equipment
 b) Lack of proper place for exercises
 c) Lack of warm-up area
 d) Old equipment
 e) Unsafe fitting of electrical gadgets
Do You Know?
The game of Kabaddi and Kho-
Kho in modern time is played 
on synthetic surface. Usually 
indoor synthetic surfaces are 
less vulnerable to injuries.
Chap-7.indd   253 31-07-2020   15:43:21
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Safety and Security 7
Games and sports are important for the development of 
physical, emotional, mental and social health. While playing 
any games and sports, safety and security of children is very 
important. It is also necessary to take steps to prevent injuries 
in sports field during competitions or sports training. In this 
chapter, we are discussing safety issues regarding the sports 
facilities and also dealing with the health hazards related to 
alcohol and substance abuse, including common medicines.
Safety Mea Sure S in Playground S, g y Mna Siu M 
and Swi MMing Pool In the present scenario of competition in games and sports, 
coaches and athletes are mostly concerned with the winning 
spirit and hard but systematic sports training. During 
sports training and competitions of various games, safety 
measures and security of players need to be kept in mind. 
Injuries during sports training lead to fearful emotional or 
psychological phobia. To save the players from such phobia, 
simple safety rules and measures should be applied. These 
safety rules are to be observed by the physical education 
teachers, sports trainers, coaches, school administrators 
as well as sports equipment manufacturers. Besides these, 
students who are taking part in technical sports such as 
gymnastics and swimming, and self-defense activities shall 
also be taught to avoid injuries and observe safety measures 
during sports training. These safety measures may be applied 
in the following steps:
Safety regarding Sports Facilities
One of the most important safety measures which shall 
be kept in mind is regarding the sports ground, sports 
instruments and sports uniform.
Chap-7.indd   251 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
Health and Physical Education - XI 252
Sports ground
While preparing sports ground, the construction company 
should try to remove all the possible hazards such as nearby 
high tension electric line, barbed wire, bushes or wild grass 
bushes, close wall with hard surface and shifting of trees. 
The surface of the ground should be safe and clean, free 
from hazardous material like stone, broken bricks, etc. 
Wherever possible, the construction of hard surfaces for 
games like basketball, badminton and tennis should be built 
up properly with proper space. The chain link fencing or 
stairs for accommodating trainers, coaches and players or 
spectators should be away from the playing area, probably 6 
meters away from the end lines of the play field. 
Field
Proper and separate sitting area for extra players of the 
participating teams shall also be provided to avoid the mixing 
of players. Playing area of sports should be sufficient enough 
to prevent accidental injuries. Sitting area for spectators 
should be away from the actual playing area to avoid any 
untoward incident during competitions. Playing area should 
be clean and away from the hazardous materials/objects. 
Trees and bushes should be shifted from the play field to 
avoid collision. Sufficient warming up area away from the 
competition arena may be provided. Dangerous broken glass 
material or sharp edged stones should also be removed from 
the playing area to avoid potential injury.
Safety regarding sports instruments
Due to sports engineering and technological advancement, 
modern sports are played with sports equipment which are 
performance friendly and add technical support during 
movements. During planning and organising of sports 
equipment, the manufactures shall add the ‘concept of safety to 
sportsperson’ as priority. The material used for manufacturing 
the instrument/equipment shall be of high standard as the 
sportsperson is highly dependent on them for performing 
their skills. Players are also advised not to use the damaged 
equipment/instruments to avoid accidents. Efforts should be 
made that the playing surface of different games and sports 
should be constructed separately as advised by the respective 
officials, federations or associations, if space is available.
Safety regarding uniforms
Sports uniform adds glamour and advantage to the 
performance in games and sports but poor fabric and non-
Do You Know?
Due to decreasing land 
and forest ratio, cutting 
or eliminating trees is not 
permissible.
Chap-7.indd   252 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
Safety and Security 253
Activity 7.1
 • Collect information about 
the safety measures taken 
in your school building 
play field/indoor hall and 
equipment.
 • Discuss with teacher.
suitable shoes may be painful to the players. Sports uniforms 
play an important role to prepare the mood of sportspersons, 
as it helps the players to feel better. Preparation of 
sportspersons for competition includes selection of—
 a) Types of shoes 
 b) Fabric of the T-shirt and its colour
 c) Selection of the shoe — Most of the novice players do 
not know how to select the shoe for sports training, 
as they are not aware of the injuries caused by the 
poorly manufactured shoes. Generally the defect is 
either in the material or the arch of the sole. The 
defection arch may not provide support to the foot 
resulting in unbalanced body weight. In some cases, it 
has been noticed that the lack of proper arch support 
in the shoes may cause stress in the legs that leads 
to muscles stiffness. Ultimately the sportsperson gets 
tired and may rupture leg muscles if the activity is 
not done with proper shoes. The objective of wearing 
properly manufactured shoes are:
 (i) comfortable feeling
 (ii) proper ankle support
 (iii) proper balance
 (iv) avoiding leg injury due to uncomfortable shoes
 d. Fabric of the T-shirt: T-shirt and its colour are 
important for the players, especially for the novice. 
Due to weather variations in India, a light colored 
fabric which does not absorb sweat is considered 
better. Fabric which consumes sweat may cause 
allergy and skin problem if it remains in contact with 
the body for longer duration.
Safety measures in relation to Gymnasium
Gymnasium in any institution is used for sports training for 
multiple sports. It is considered as an asset to the institute, 
and students often visit the gymnasium for the purpose of 
building their body, rehabilitation after injury as well as to 
get into proper shape. Injury in gymnasium may take place 
due to the following:
 a) Unsafe method of keeping equipment
 b) Lack of proper place for exercises
 c) Lack of warm-up area
 d) Old equipment
 e) Unsafe fitting of electrical gadgets
Do You Know?
The game of Kabaddi and Kho-
Kho in modern time is played 
on synthetic surface. Usually 
indoor synthetic surfaces are 
less vulnerable to injuries.
Chap-7.indd   253 31-07-2020   15:43:21
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 f) Uncleaned surface
 g) Slippery gymnasium surface
 h) Poor lighting conditions
 i) Poor sanitation and lack of water supply
 j) Not observing safety measures during lifting and 
keeping the weight barbells
 k) Lack of proper knowledge of using equipment
Safety measures in relation to swimming pool
The schools or institutions having swimming pool need to 
operate it with proper safety measures. To observe safety 
rules in swimming pool, there shall be instructors, assistant 
coaches, life guards, gatekeeper and sweepers. Availability of 
human power, water quality and cleanliness of the swimming 
pool are very important aspects of safety measures. The 
following steps should be taken for safe and hygienic pool 
conditions:
 a) There should be separate swimming pool for the 
beginners and the advance swimmers.
 b) Students should avoid going into the deeper side of 
the swimming pool without proper safety measures.
 c) Life guards should be well trained and careful during 
the pool activity. Special attention should be paid for 
the swimming and diving activities towards the deep 
end of the pool.
 d) Swimming pool instructors/coaches and life guards 
should be well equipped with life saving devices 
such as, long stick, rope, whistle, lifesaving jackets, 
swimming pads and kicking boards, etc.
 e) Students should follow proper instructions and 
guidelines of swimming pool for safety measures as 
well as to avoid injuries.
 f) Proper swimming uniform like costume, cap and eye 
protector must be used regularly during swimming in 
the pool.
 g) Water treatment plant must be operational during the 
swimming activities of the students.
 h) Chlorination of water through proper amount of 
chlorine will be helpful in removing accumulated 
algae from the water.
 i) Surface of the swimming pool should be cleaned regularly 
with the help of suction head brushing machine.
 j) Swimming activities should be allowed only in the 
presence of life guards.
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Safety and Security 7
Games and sports are important for the development of 
physical, emotional, mental and social health. While playing 
any games and sports, safety and security of children is very 
important. It is also necessary to take steps to prevent injuries 
in sports field during competitions or sports training. In this 
chapter, we are discussing safety issues regarding the sports 
facilities and also dealing with the health hazards related to 
alcohol and substance abuse, including common medicines.
Safety Mea Sure S in Playground S, g y Mna Siu M 
and Swi MMing Pool In the present scenario of competition in games and sports, 
coaches and athletes are mostly concerned with the winning 
spirit and hard but systematic sports training. During 
sports training and competitions of various games, safety 
measures and security of players need to be kept in mind. 
Injuries during sports training lead to fearful emotional or 
psychological phobia. To save the players from such phobia, 
simple safety rules and measures should be applied. These 
safety rules are to be observed by the physical education 
teachers, sports trainers, coaches, school administrators 
as well as sports equipment manufacturers. Besides these, 
students who are taking part in technical sports such as 
gymnastics and swimming, and self-defense activities shall 
also be taught to avoid injuries and observe safety measures 
during sports training. These safety measures may be applied 
in the following steps:
Safety regarding Sports Facilities
One of the most important safety measures which shall 
be kept in mind is regarding the sports ground, sports 
instruments and sports uniform.
Chap-7.indd   251 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
Health and Physical Education - XI 252
Sports ground
While preparing sports ground, the construction company 
should try to remove all the possible hazards such as nearby 
high tension electric line, barbed wire, bushes or wild grass 
bushes, close wall with hard surface and shifting of trees. 
The surface of the ground should be safe and clean, free 
from hazardous material like stone, broken bricks, etc. 
Wherever possible, the construction of hard surfaces for 
games like basketball, badminton and tennis should be built 
up properly with proper space. The chain link fencing or 
stairs for accommodating trainers, coaches and players or 
spectators should be away from the playing area, probably 6 
meters away from the end lines of the play field. 
Field
Proper and separate sitting area for extra players of the 
participating teams shall also be provided to avoid the mixing 
of players. Playing area of sports should be sufficient enough 
to prevent accidental injuries. Sitting area for spectators 
should be away from the actual playing area to avoid any 
untoward incident during competitions. Playing area should 
be clean and away from the hazardous materials/objects. 
Trees and bushes should be shifted from the play field to 
avoid collision. Sufficient warming up area away from the 
competition arena may be provided. Dangerous broken glass 
material or sharp edged stones should also be removed from 
the playing area to avoid potential injury.
Safety regarding sports instruments
Due to sports engineering and technological advancement, 
modern sports are played with sports equipment which are 
performance friendly and add technical support during 
movements. During planning and organising of sports 
equipment, the manufactures shall add the ‘concept of safety to 
sportsperson’ as priority. The material used for manufacturing 
the instrument/equipment shall be of high standard as the 
sportsperson is highly dependent on them for performing 
their skills. Players are also advised not to use the damaged 
equipment/instruments to avoid accidents. Efforts should be 
made that the playing surface of different games and sports 
should be constructed separately as advised by the respective 
officials, federations or associations, if space is available.
Safety regarding uniforms
Sports uniform adds glamour and advantage to the 
performance in games and sports but poor fabric and non-
Do You Know?
Due to decreasing land 
and forest ratio, cutting 
or eliminating trees is not 
permissible.
Chap-7.indd   252 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
Safety and Security 253
Activity 7.1
 • Collect information about 
the safety measures taken 
in your school building 
play field/indoor hall and 
equipment.
 • Discuss with teacher.
suitable shoes may be painful to the players. Sports uniforms 
play an important role to prepare the mood of sportspersons, 
as it helps the players to feel better. Preparation of 
sportspersons for competition includes selection of—
 a) Types of shoes 
 b) Fabric of the T-shirt and its colour
 c) Selection of the shoe — Most of the novice players do 
not know how to select the shoe for sports training, 
as they are not aware of the injuries caused by the 
poorly manufactured shoes. Generally the defect is 
either in the material or the arch of the sole. The 
defection arch may not provide support to the foot 
resulting in unbalanced body weight. In some cases, it 
has been noticed that the lack of proper arch support 
in the shoes may cause stress in the legs that leads 
to muscles stiffness. Ultimately the sportsperson gets 
tired and may rupture leg muscles if the activity is 
not done with proper shoes. The objective of wearing 
properly manufactured shoes are:
 (i) comfortable feeling
 (ii) proper ankle support
 (iii) proper balance
 (iv) avoiding leg injury due to uncomfortable shoes
 d. Fabric of the T-shirt: T-shirt and its colour are 
important for the players, especially for the novice. 
Due to weather variations in India, a light colored 
fabric which does not absorb sweat is considered 
better. Fabric which consumes sweat may cause 
allergy and skin problem if it remains in contact with 
the body for longer duration.
Safety measures in relation to Gymnasium
Gymnasium in any institution is used for sports training for 
multiple sports. It is considered as an asset to the institute, 
and students often visit the gymnasium for the purpose of 
building their body, rehabilitation after injury as well as to 
get into proper shape. Injury in gymnasium may take place 
due to the following:
 a) Unsafe method of keeping equipment
 b) Lack of proper place for exercises
 c) Lack of warm-up area
 d) Old equipment
 e) Unsafe fitting of electrical gadgets
Do You Know?
The game of Kabaddi and Kho-
Kho in modern time is played 
on synthetic surface. Usually 
indoor synthetic surfaces are 
less vulnerable to injuries.
Chap-7.indd   253 31-07-2020   15:43:21
2024-25
Health and Physical Education - XI 254
 f) Uncleaned surface
 g) Slippery gymnasium surface
 h) Poor lighting conditions
 i) Poor sanitation and lack of water supply
 j) Not observing safety measures during lifting and 
keeping the weight barbells
 k) Lack of proper knowledge of using equipment
Safety measures in relation to swimming pool
The schools or institutions having swimming pool need to 
operate it with proper safety measures. To observe safety 
rules in swimming pool, there shall be instructors, assistant 
coaches, life guards, gatekeeper and sweepers. Availability of 
human power, water quality and cleanliness of the swimming 
pool are very important aspects of safety measures. The 
following steps should be taken for safe and hygienic pool 
conditions:
 a) There should be separate swimming pool for the 
beginners and the advance swimmers.
 b) Students should avoid going into the deeper side of 
the swimming pool without proper safety measures.
 c) Life guards should be well trained and careful during 
the pool activity. Special attention should be paid for 
the swimming and diving activities towards the deep 
end of the pool.
 d) Swimming pool instructors/coaches and life guards 
should be well equipped with life saving devices 
such as, long stick, rope, whistle, lifesaving jackets, 
swimming pads and kicking boards, etc.
 e) Students should follow proper instructions and 
guidelines of swimming pool for safety measures as 
well as to avoid injuries.
 f) Proper swimming uniform like costume, cap and eye 
protector must be used regularly during swimming in 
the pool.
 g) Water treatment plant must be operational during the 
swimming activities of the students.
 h) Chlorination of water through proper amount of 
chlorine will be helpful in removing accumulated 
algae from the water.
 i) Surface of the swimming pool should be cleaned regularly 
with the help of suction head brushing machine.
 j) Swimming activities should be allowed only in the 
presence of life guards.
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 k) While constructing the surface of pool, smooth finishing 
and use of standard chemicals may be ensured.
 l) Safety stairs and hangers in the pool will help 
swimmers to enter in the pool.
      m) Showers at pool side with fresh water taps should 
also be facilitated for pre and post swim showers.
 n) The surface of washrooms in swimming pool site 
should be supported through matting to avoid injury 
from the slippery surface.
 o) Proper lighting in the pool is always useful particularly 
in the evening for supervising swimmers inside the pool.
Safety Mea Sure S to Prevent i njurie S
It is always said that ‘prevention is better than cure’. Many 
accidents during sports can be prevented by taking appropriate 
preventive measures. Students who participate in games and 
sports activities should be given safe and secure environment 
and facilities for enhancing the confidence of parents as well 
as students. Injuries can be prevented by knowing the reasons 
due to which injuries occur and observing the safety measures 
during playing. While constructing play arena and sports 
facilities, the needs of differently abled students should also be 
kept in mind.
Why do sports injuries occur?
Injuries during sports take place due to many factors, which 
includes careless attitude of the player towards fitness and 
training. Some of the important factors that are responsible 
for the sports injuries are—
 a) poor equipment, surface and floor.
 b) lacking in the knowledge of rules of the game.
 c) lack of technical and tactical knowledge.
 d) lack of fitness and conditioning.
 e) not observing safety rules while playing technically 
difficult sports like gymnastics, diving, judo and 
wrestling, etc.
 f) lifting of heavy weights without helpers may lead to 
accident and cause severe injury.
How to prevent sports injuries?
Sports injuries can be prevented in sports arenas, during 
competition and in technical sports. Supervision by coach 
and instructor will always help to avoid sports injuries during 
playing, training and competition.
Activity 7.2
Gather information regarding 
the sports injuries that occur 
in swimming pool and 
gymnasium.
Do You Know?
Developing physical fitness 
may help a player to prevent 
injuries up to 60 per cent 
in that particular game, it 
is scientifically proven that 
good physical fitness helps in 
better reaction ability, decision 
making ability and enhances 
self-confidence of the player.
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