B3. Safety
Specific Expectations
Safety
B3.1
demonstrate behaviours and apply procedures that maximize safety and lessen the risk of injury, including the risk of concussion, for themselves and others during physical activity (e.g., cooperating with others, monitoring their own actions and maintaining control of their bodies and equipment, using equipment such as hula hoops and playground apparatus appropriately, ensuring all chairs are pushed in before beginning DPA in the classroom) [A1.4 Relationships, 1.5 Self]
- Teacher prompt: “What kinds of things do you need to remember in order to participate safely in various physical activities?”
- Student: “If I’m skipping rope, I need to remember that my personal space is much larger. I need to make sure that there is enough room between my classmates and me so that we are not hitting each other with our ropes. If I’m doing activities with a lot of movement, I need to keep my own movement under control so that I don’t bump into other people. If I’m playing floor hockey, I need to use my equipment properly. I should never raise my stick above my waist.”
B3.2
describe common precautions for preventing accidents and injuries, including concussions, while participating in different types of physical activity (e.g., wearing goggles to protect the eyes when playing badminton, wearing a properly fitting helmet to protect the head, tucking in drawstrings to avoid catching them on equipment or other players, fastening all straps on a hockey sledge, staying clear of mud puddles on fields to avoid slipping) [A1.6 Thinking]
- Teacher prompt: “What can you do to prevent a concussion, and to recognize and respond to a suspected concussion?”
- Student: “To prevent a concussion, I can be aware of the environment we are playing in and make sure there is nothing that I might trip over or slip on, and inform an adult if I think there is something unsafe. When I’m using the stairs, I can make sure to hold the handrail. I’ve learned that it’s very important to wear a helmet that fits properly when I play a sport like hockey or participate in activities such as skateboarding or cycling, because it will minimize the chance of a skull fracture or a brain bleed. However, I understand that wearing a helmet will not prevent a concussion. To recognize a concussion, I need to be aware of the signs and symptoms. Then I might be able to identify them in myself or speak up for a classmate, and I can tell an adult that I suspect a concussion.”