| Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 18N.3.HL:.tz0.11 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Describe | Question number | 11 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Outline acute and chronic injuries.
Acute injuries:
Chronic injuries:
Describe three common causes of injury to a long distance runner.
Markscheme
Acute injuries:
occur suddenly as a result of a specific injury mechanism ✔
Chronic injuries:
develop over a period of time and are often caused by repetitive activity ✔
rapid increase in training distance or intensity ✔
warm-up ✔
ignoring warning signs of discomfort can lead to overuse injuries ✔
running technique ✔
twists and turns ✔
running surface «eg hard surfaces can lead to stress fractures» ✔
footwear «eg incorrect type fails to compensate for over pronation» ✔
previous injuries «eg tight muscles straining tendons» ✔
running experience «eg novice runners less aware of body limits» ✔
biomechanical imbalance «eg poor gait leads to joint issues» ✔
Examiners report
Candidates appeared well prepared for this option and it seemed popular with the students. It was done very well overall. No issues to report on the questions.
Candidates appeared well prepared for this option and it seemed popular with the students. It was done very well overall. No issues to report on the questions.
