Example Facilities Cricket can be played in a field with The regulations regarding facilities vary depending on the sport. limited equipment. Swimming on the There are regulations relating to the provision of first aid, as well other hand requires a swimming pool as changing and showering facilities, when playing at a higher with changing facilities. level. Example Health and Safety Before the start of a rugby match, officials will Before the start of a game, officials will check that all check that the ground is suitable to play on (e.g. health and safety rules are adhered to before allowing it no frost or sharp materials on the pitch). They will to proceed. also check that all players are wearing shin guards This includes ensuring that the pitch/court is safe to and that nobody is wearing jewellery. play on, ensuring that the correct equipment is being worn by all players, and checking that no player is putting themselves or others at risk. Example Time NBA basketball matches are played in Some sports have a set time limit, while others are played until four quarters of twelve minutes, and there is a winner. the final score is given at 48 minutes. Sometimes the referee stops the clock, for example when a player Tennis, on the other hand, is played is injured, and this time is added on at the end as ‘injury time’. until one player wins the game, with no time limit. Example Officials A school football match can be played with one referee, Officials are required to oversee a game, and ensure whilst professional football matches require additional that all rules are adhered to by players, coaches, linesmen and sometimes a fourth official. managers and spectators. This ensures that games are played safely and fairly. As the level of competition increases, a greater number of officials are required. 1. Complete the following table. Take examples from at least two sports: Category of Regulation Example Why does this regulation exist? Players and participants Younger players are less developed and find it harder to cope with larger sizes.
Facilities Example The regulations regarding facilities vary depending on the sport. There are regulations relating to the provision of first aid, as well as changing and showering facilities, when playing at a higher level. Cricket can be played in a field with limited equipment. Swimming on the other hand requires a swimming pool with changing facilities. Health and Safety Example Before the start of a game, officials will check that all health and safety rules are adhered to before allowing it to proceed. This includes ensuring that the pitch/court is safe to play on, ensuring that the correct equipment is being worn by all players, and checking that no player is putting themselves or others at risk. Before the start of a rugby match, officials will check that the ground is suitable to play on (e.g. no frost or sharp materials on the pitch). They will also check that all players are wearing shin guards and that nobody is wearing jewellery. Time Example Some sports have a set time limit, while others are played until there is a winner. Sometimes the referee stops the clock, for example when a player is injured, and this time is added on at the end as ‘injury time’. NBA basketball matches are played in four quarters of twelve minutes, and the final score is given at 48 minutes. Tennis, on the other hand, is played until one player wins the game, with no time limit. Officials Example Officials are required to oversee a game, and ensure that all rules are adhered to by players, coaches, managers and spectators. This ensures that games are played safely and fairly. As the level of competition increases, a greater number of officials are required. A school football match can be played with one referee, whilst professional football matches require additional linesmen and sometimes a fourth official. 1. Complete the following table. Take examples from at least two sports: Category of Regulation Example Why does this regulation exist? Players and participants Younger players are less developed and find it harder to cope with larger sizes.
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