Physical Safety
Physical Safety
What Is It?
Physical safety helps you reduce physical harm and promote proper recovery
Physical safety is about protection from physical harm – physical injury, physical violence or physical abuse. Having the tools, knowledge, and support to stay safe, recover properly, and recognize risks when they arise is central to physical safety.
Whether you’re participating yourself or supporting a family or team member, physical safety helps create a positive and enjoyable experience.
Physical Safety includes:
- Reducing the risk of injuries
- Managing injuries, like concussions
- Knowing when and how to return to training and competition after injury
- Ensuring proper access to and use of equipment
- Preventing violent behaviour
- Creating safe physical environments for all types of participants
Physical Safety — Myth vs Fact
Myth
Pushing through injuries or illness to train or compete shows that you’re tough and committed.
Fact
Taking the time to properly recover and heal will allow you to return to your activity faster and perform better.
Click each physical safety topic below to learn more:
Learn more about each aspect of safety:
Safe Participation
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