Risks and hazards
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Risks and hazards In this task I am going to explain the risks and hazards associated with sports performance and analyse why sports performers are at risk when taking part in sport. I will also analyse how specialist equipment may be used to reduce injury. The first hazard I will explain is spatial awareness and safety for yourself and others. Safety is very important and should be looked at thoroughly before any activity is performed as the participant could injure himself or herself, which may put them out of the activity for weeks or years. It is extremely important to consider both the participants and spectators safety. For example in a contact sport there are rules that keep similar age groups together and that separate the sex's at certain ages. This is an attempt to make the competition even and safe by keeping the experience and strength of the players at...

