THE DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE 
OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

Short Answer Paper

Friday 4 April 2003

Time:	1 hour

ALL questions to be answered

	
1.	Outline the rationale and principles of “warm-up” in the preparation for exercise.

2.	You are informed of increased level of injuries sustained on the new hockey-playing surface.   Describe how you would investigate, validate and communicate your concerns.

3.	A footballer is struck in the eye by the ball.   What signs would make you suspicious that the eye was seriously injured.   What would you do if a serious injury was confirmed?