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MAPEH (P.E.)
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Sports Officiating:
First Aid (Cramps, Sprains,
and Strains)
MAPEH (PE) – Grade 9
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Sports Officiating: First Aid (Cramps, Sprains, and Strains)
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed to meet your physical fitness needs. This will give you
opportunities and activities not only to enhance your physical activities to improve
your fitness as well as to influence the community to be fit as well. Through this, you
will be expected to make informed decisions especially in performing appropriate first
aid in relation to sports activities and sports officiating.

The module includes lessons and activities on:

● Basic first aid
● Common injuries encountered by officiating officials and athletes (cramps,
sprains, and strains)
● Physical activity and physical fitness assessment

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define first aid;
2. enumerate the objectives of first aid;
3. determine the characteristics of a good first-aider;
4. identify common injuries encountered by officiating officials and athletes;
5. do physical activities and physical fitness assessments (BMI, push-ups, basic
plank); and
6. carry out appropriate first aid for injuries and emergency situations in physical
activity and sports settings.

What I Know

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word/words to complete the statements.
Choose your answers from the box below.

kilograms rest strain sprain cramps physical fitness

underweight push ups stopwatch 20 body composition bend

straightlife first aid tactful core tape measure

____________ 1. It is the immediate and temporary help or care given to a person

who has been injured or suddenly taken ill before he can receive proper medical
assistance.
____________ 2. To prolong ____ is one of the objectives of first aid.
____________ 3. It is a characteristic of a first aider wherein he/she does not alarm
the victim.
____________ 4. It is an injury in a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the
ligament.
____________ 5. This happens when there is a temporary, involuntary contraction of
a muscle.

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 ____________ 6. R in the acronym R.I.C.E. in first aid stands for _____.
____________7. It is the state of health and well-being wherein you can perform
daily activities, do recreation, and respond to emergencies without undue fatigue.
____________ 8. It is the ratio of fat and fat-free mass in the body.
𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
______________ 9. The formula to get your body mass index (BMI) is . Weight
ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡(𝑚)2
should be in ____ and height is in meters.
______________10. The classification for body mass index is the following:

BMI CLASSIFICATION
Below 18.5 _____________________
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 above Obese

____________11. It is used to test the strength of the upper extremities.

____________12. You should do the test with a cadence of ____ push-ups per
minute.
____________13. The basic plank measures the strength/stability of the _____
muscles.
____________14.In doing the basic plank, your head, neck, and spine are in a ______
line.
____________15. The basic plank makes use of a ____ and recorded in the nearest
seconds/minute. 90 seconds is the maximum for both boys and girls.

Lesson Sports Officiating:

1 First Aid (Cramps,

Sprains, and Strains)
Knowing the importance of developing one’s physical fitness and knowing your level of
physical fitness will help you prevent from acquiring injuries. Nevertheless, injuries or
accidents may happen anytime and anywhere especially in sports. As we discuss
Sports Officiating in this module, it is important that we, as individuals, are properly
trained to help in ensuring the safety of everyone.

What’s In

Activity: Find First Aid

• Look for five (5) words related to first

aid and cross them out.

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Processing questions:
1.Did you find all the words?
2. What do you remember about first aid?
3. What are the different injuries that can possibly happen in sports?

What’s New

1. Have you ever experienced a twitching of the muscle especially while doing a
tiring activity?
2. What did you do to lessen the pain?
3. What are other instances have you applied first aid?

What is It

What is first aid?

First aid is an immediate and
temporary help or care given to a
person who has been injured or
suddenly taken ill before he can
receive proper medical assistance.

Common Injuries Encountered by Officiating Officials and

Athletes
In sports officiating, it is common that the officials encounter accidents or untoward
incidents that may call for medical attention. It is important that we know common
injuries encountered during the games as we tackle sports officiating.

A cramp is a temporary, involuntary contraction of a muscle. The most common areas

that are affected are the calf, hamstring, and thigh. According to Nick Monson, there
are many potential contributors of muscle cramps, although the true cause is
currently unknown. Possibilities include electrolyte abnormalities (sodium, potassium,
magnesium, and calcium), inflammation, microtrauma (injury to the muscle),
dehydration, heat illness, and fatigue.

Symptoms of a muscle cramp can include:

Twitching of the muscle
Contraction of the muscle
Pain

TREATMENT:

➢ Stretching of the affected muscle group

➢ Proper hydration with water or electrolyte-containing drink
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A sprain is an injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament. The
ligament can have a partial tear, or it can be completely torn apart. The most common
type of sprains are ankle, wrist, knees, and thumb sprains.

:Symptoms of a sprain can include:

Bruising
Pain around the affected joint
Swelling
Limited flexibility
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A strain is when a muscle is stretched too much and tears. It is also called a pulled
muscle. A strain is a painful injury. It can be caused by an accident, overusing a
muscle, or using a muscle in the wrong way.

Symptoms of a Strain can include:

Muscle spasm
Pain around the affected joint
Swelling
Limited flexibility
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R.I.C.E. Method in Treating Sprain and Strain

1. Rest the injured limb. Your doctor may recommend not

putting any weight on the injured area for 48 to 72 hours, so
you may need to use crutches. A splint or brace also may be
helpful initially. But don't avoid all activity.

2. Ice the area. Use a cold pack, a slush bath or a

compression sleeve filled with cold water to help limit
swelling after an injury. Try to ice the area as soon as
possible after the injury and continue to ice it for 15 to 20
minutes, four to eight times a day, for the first 48 hours or
until swelling improves. If you use ice, be careful not to use it
too long, as this could cause tissue damage.

3. Compress the area with an elastic wrap or bandage.

Compressive wraps or sleeves made from elastic or
neoprene are best.

4. Elevate the injured limb above your heart whenever

possible to help prevent or limit swelling.

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 What’s More

Activity 1: Inside a First Aid Kit

Having learned about strains and strains as part of the most common injuries in
sports and having known what first aid to apply, let us now look at the picture below.
Identify the following pictures that comprise the essentials inside a first aid kit. Write
your answers on the space provided.

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Activity 2: PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)

• Assess your readiness for participation in physical activities through this

questionnaire.
NAME:

Questions YES NO

1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and
that you should only do physical activity recommended by a
doctor?

2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?

3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not
doing physical activity?

4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or have you ever

lost consciousness?

5. Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example back, knee,

hip) that could be made worse by a change in your physical
activity?

6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your heart

condition?

7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do

physical activity?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, talk to your doctor before you
start engaging in physical activity. Tell your doctor about the PAR-Q and which
questions you answered yes.
If you answered NO to all PAR-Q questions, you could start engaging in physical
activities.
Source: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. (2002). Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire- PAR-Q. Retrieved from:
www.csep.ca/forms

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 What I Have Learned

Activity: “Fill Me In”

Complete the unfinished statements:

1. I learned that first aid is _________________________.
2. The objectives of first aid are ____________________________.
3. A first aider should be ____________________.
4. The first aid treatment for sprain and strain are ___________________.
5. I can be a first aider especially during sports officiating because
_____________________.

What I Can Do

Activity 1: What Would You Do?

● Carefully read the paragraph.

● Take note of the situation and
details.
● Answer the questions that follow.
Questions:
https://c 1. What were Jose and Denver doing?
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m _________________________________________
__________________________
2. What could be the injury of Denver?
Why do you say so?
_________________________________________
_______________________________
3. Give two characteristics of a first aider that Jose has shown. What part of the
paragraph says so?
________________________________________________________________________
4. What first aid should Jose do base on Denver’s injury?

________________________________________________________________________

Activity 2: Let’s Warm Up!

Warm up exercises are important before starting a physical activity. It prepares your
body as well as it helps preventing injuries.
Watch and follow this instructional video for dynamic warm-up exercises:
BEGINNER DYNAMIC WARM-UP EXERCISES | NERD FITNESS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=68&v=qQ96oXp5RTU&feature=emb_logo

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 Assessment
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read and analyze each item carefully. Circle the
letter of the BEST answer.
1. What is an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or
injured?
A. alternative medicine B. anesthesia C. first aid D. surgery

2. Which among the following is NOT an objective of first aid?

A. To save lives C. To aggravate suffering
B. To prolong life D. To prevent further injury

3. What is an injury to a ligament caused by tearing or stretching of that ligament?

A. bruise B. cramps C. sprain D. strain

4. What are the signs to look for if you think someone has a strain or a sprain?
A. blood B. bruising C. fracture D. frozen

5. Which among the following is NOT a symptom of sprain?

A. muscle spasm C. pain around the affected joint
B. limited flexibility D. swelling

6. What is the most injured body part of an athlete?

A. ankle B. back C. neck D. shoulder

7. Which of the following should be inside your first aid kit?

A. bandage B. glue C. needle D. thread

8. What is the characteristic of a first aider wherein he/she is comforting?

A. empathetic B. gentle C. observant D. tactful

9. What is the characteristic of a first aider wherein he/she makes use of materials
that are readily available?
A. empathetic B. gentle C. resourceful D. respectful

10. What does C in the acronym R.I.C.E. in first aid stand for?
A. care B. chair C. comfort D. compress

11. What does E in the acronym R.I.C.E. in first aid stand for?
A. elevate B. empress C. execute D. express

12. You are helping someone who has a strain or a sprain, where should you place the
ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables?
A. Wrapped in material and close to but not touching the injury
B. Unwrapped and close to but not touching the injury
C. Wrapped in material and directly to the injury
D. Unwrapped and directly on the injury

13. Your younger sibling has fallen and twisted their ankle. What is the key action you
can do to help?
A. Alternate applying something hot and cold to the injury.
B. Apply something cold to the injury.
C. Apply something hot to the injury.
D. Massage the injured part.

14. Your friend has a strain or sprain and you apply something cold to the injury.
How does this help?
A. It will calm the person down. C. It will help to keep the joint still.
B. It will reduce swelling and pain. D. It will keep the person from panicking.

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15. Jordan suddenly sat down and felt a twitching in his calf muscle.
What would you do?
A. Apply a dressing and loose bandage.
B. Have him rest and elevate the injury.
C. Have the victim walk on the injured
D. Stretch the affected muscle group.

Additional Activities

Activity 1: Pack your Own First Aid Kit

In preparation for your upcoming lessons and activities in sports officiating, you
need to identify and pack the things that you need for your own first aid kit.

• Below is a checklist of some of things that are needed inside a first aid kit. Use
this as you gather available materials at home. Feel free to add what you think
are needed that are not in the list.
 First aid kit/case/small bag  Isopropyl/ethyl alcohol
 scissors  cotton/applicators
 bandages  gauze
(adhesive/roller/triangular
 ice pack  gauze tape

• Organize your own first aid kit. You can use a small bag or a utility box for your
kit.
• Place your kit wherever it is most accessible at home.
• Take a picture of your kit and share it in social media.

Processing questions:
1. What did you feel while assembling your own first aid kit?
2. Why do you think is the importance of having a first aid kit?
3. How can you effectively use your first aid kit?

Activity 2: PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS

Instructions:

• The physical fitness tests are

divided into sets for you to be able
to accomplish without consuming
much of your energy and time.
• Use the template for your results.
• Perform the physical fitness tests
and write down your actual results.
Refer to the tables of targets after
the template for the interpretation
of scores.

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 PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST SCORECARD

Name:
Age: Sex:
I: Health-Related Fitness
A. Body Composition
1. Body Mass Index

Height (meters) Weight (kg) BMI Classification

B. Muscular Strength and Endurance

1. Push up

Number of Push Ups Score/Interpretation

2. Basic Plank

Time (seconds) Score/Interpretation

Scoring and Interpretation Based on the Revised Physical Fitness Tests Manual

Body Mass Index

BMI Classification
Below 18.5 Underweight24.9
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25.0 - 29.9 Overweight
30.0 above Obese
Push-up

Score Standard Interpretation

5 33 and above Excellent
4 25 – 32 Very good
3 17 – 24 Good
2 9 – 16 Fair
1 1–8 Needs improvement
0 Cannot execute Poor
Basic Plank

Score Standard Interpretation

5 51 sec. and above Excellent
4 46 - 50 seconds Very good
3 31 - 45 seconds Good
2 16 - 30 seconds Fair
1 1 - 15 seconds Needs improvement

Processing questions:
How did you feel after doing the first set of physical fitness tests?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Are you satisfied with your results? Why or why not? What should you do to improve
your results?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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