Human Body
Vocabulary & Activities
Sports Injuries
Serious
Neck/Spine/Lung (collapsed)Minor
bone breaks/fractures (very painful but not life-threateningankle * wrist * ribs * shin * knee *ankle * arm * leg * knee/ankle ligaments
Writing
Write a safety leaflet for people for people taking up three of the following sports: skiing, cycling, skateboarding, skiing, rock-climbing, cricket, hockey.Write about potential (possible) injuries and what to do to avoid them.
Suggest protective clothing for each sport to guard against injury.
Role Play
A skate-boarder arrives at the hospital emergency room. He has a suspected broken leg but needs to be checked for concussion.He wasn't wearing a helmet.
The receptionist, nurse and doctor interview him.