PERSONAL SAFETY
PROTOCOL
DURING (MVPA)
PARTICIPATION
OBJECTIVES
Enumerate the personal safety protocols
during moderate-vigorous physical activity
(MVPA);
Apply the personal safety protocols during
moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)
engagement; and
Appreciate the importance of a personal
safety protocol during moderate-vigorous
physical activity (MVPA)
FOUR FACTORS IN CREATING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
PROTOCOL
1. Knowledge and Awareness - Recognize possible
harmful situations and identify steps to take to
lessen the risks of accidents. (example: do not plug
electrical devices when your hands are wet)
2. Ability - Be realistic in judging your and your
teammates’ abilities and skill level. (example: avoid
doing stunts in cheer dancing if you are not
confident and capable of)
FOUR FACTORS IN CREATING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
PROTOCOL
3. State of Mind - Always be aware of your own and
your teammates’ condition. (example: tired,
distressed, under the influence of alcohol and drugs is
likely to meet an accident)
4. Environmental Conditions - One must consider the
environmental hazards that might cause an accident.
(example: performing on a wet floor is dangerous)
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID CERTAIN
CONDITIONS RELATED TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
PARTICIPATION.
1. Dehydration - Excessive loss of water from the
body, usually through perspiration or sweating,
urination, or evaporation.
2. Overexertion or Overtraining - Refers to the
detrimental cause of excessive training
3. Hyperthermia - Lose too much water or if your body
temperature rises too high, it can cause heart
disorders such as heat exhaustion
4. Hypothermia - Excessively low body temperature,
characterized by uncontrollable shivering, loss of
coordination, and mental confusion.
GUIDELINES AND TIPS THAT CAN HELP LESSEN THE
LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY.
1. “WARMING UP” – this is very essential as it prepares
your body for the grind that comes from engaging
in any physical activity.
2. “FLUID REPLACEMENT” – drink always enough water
before, during, and after physical activity.
3. “COOLING DOWN” – this means a gradual reduction
in activity level for 5-10 minutes. This allows your
heart rate and breathing to return to normal levels.
4. “STRETCHING” – it helps improve flexibility. It can
also be part of warm-ups and cool-downs
KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND
1. Stretch before and after physical
activity
2. Stretch gently and slowly
3. Hold stretches for a minimum of 10
seconds
4. Breathe slowly and easily
THANK YOU