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This book has been developed to assist those involved in the training/teaching of physical skills as part of an overall strategy for preventing and managing challenging and violent behaviours.  Those engaged in the training/teaching of physical skills should be able to demonstrate an understanding the possible implications of using physical skill as a planned or unplanned (emergency) response to physically challenging behaviours.This should ensure that the skills contained in a physical skills course are taught safely; and that the course participants are aware of the risks associated with the application of those skills.

Content includes:

1.      Basic anatomical terms

2.      The musculoskeletal system and types of movement

3.      The cardiovascular system

4.      The respiratory system

5.      The nervous system

6.      The differences between male and female in relation to physical skills application

7.      The differences between children and adults in relation to physical skills application

8.      Other groups at special risk

9.      Understanding injury; bruising/bleeding; sprains/strains; fractures and dislocations; mechanical and positional asphyxia

10.  The benefits of conducting a warm-up and cool-down

11.  An overview of the process of risk assessment in relation to physical skills