Who is this lesson for?

This lesson is suitable for pupils in Key Stage 4.

What is included in the lesson?

The teaching resources include:

  • KS4 Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries Lesson Plan (doc) - 159 KB
  • KS4 Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries Presentation (ppt) - 7.7 MB
  • KS4 A45 Label the Musculoskeletal System (doc) - 1.35 MB
  • KS4 A46 Match the Injury (doc) - 123 KB
  • KS4 A47 Recognise Fractures (doc) - 65 KB
  • KS4 Your Turn Fractures (ppt) - 315 KB
  • KS4 Your Turn Sprains and Strains (ppt) - 304 KB

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By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:

  1. identify a bone, muscle, or joint injury
  2. give first aid to a casualty who has a musculoskeletal injury
  3. identify when it is necessary to call for help and do so effectively.

KS4 Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries

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Dislocated joints

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