Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors

Identify an extrinsic factor that can influence the risk of injury

• Clouds

• Contact sports

• Running slowly

• Suitable footwear

Highlight an environmental factor that can influence the risk of injury

• Coaching

• The groundsman has locked the gate

• Playing surface and performance area

• Gymnastics activity

An extrinsic factor that can influence the risk of injury when you are coached would be

• Poor coaching techniques and ineffective communication skills

• Wearing the wrong type of footwear

• Wearing the wrong training clothing

• Using inadequate equipment

Which extrinsic factor is environmental?

• Training indoors when it is sunny

• Protective equipment for example shin pads for football

• Playing rugby with your mates

• Taking part in gymnastics for the first time

A psychological factor that can influence the risk of injury is...

• Name calling

• Not wearing the correct shoes

• Aggression and motivation

• Not warming up properly