KFA Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention

Question 1

What is the most common type of injury sustained in football?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strains and sprains

Answer

Bone fractures

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Head injuries

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Dental injuries

Question 2

The RICE protocol for acute soft tissue injuries stands for:

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

Run, Integrate, Cool, Exercise

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Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Evaluate

Answer

Reduce, Ice, Compress, Examine

Question 3

Which ligament is most commonly torn in football-related knee injuries?

Accepted Answer

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Answer

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)

Question 4

What is the recommended recovery time for a Grade 2 muscle strain?

Accepted Answer

2–6 weeks

Answer

1–3 days

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3–7 days

Answer

3–6 months

Question 5

Concussion sustained during a football match is medically classified as:

Accepted Answer

A traumatic brain injury requiring immediate evaluation

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A minor bruise requiring no special attention

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A psychological condition unrelated to head impact

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A temporary balance disorder only

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of heat exhaustion in a player?

Accepted Answer

Normal core body temperature

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Heavy sweating

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Weakness and dizziness

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Pale, moist skin

Question 7

FIFA's 11+ injury prevention program is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce lower extremity injuries through a structured warm-up

Answer

Train goalkeepers in specific movement patterns

Answer

Prevent head injuries by improving heading technique

Answer

Improve cardiovascular endurance in youth players