Health Library Explorer
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A-Z Listings Contact Us

Take the Snow Sports Safety Quiz

Downhill skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports. But they aren't without their risks. Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously. Beginning skiers and snowboarders are at the highest risk for injury. But even those who are experienced can run into trouble. Learn more about snow sports injuries and how to prevent them by taking this quiz.

1. The leather boots once used in downhill skiing left the ankle and lower leg at risk for fractures. The rigid plastic boots that are now used protect the ankle and leg. But what other body part do these boots put at risk for injury?
2. What common problem do skiers have with their bindings?
3. When should you take ski lessons?
4. Dressing appropriately for the cold cuts the risk for hypothermia. Which other (noninjury) condition are you at risk for when skiing?
5. What time of day is most dangerous for skiers?
6. Which step(s) should you take to prevent injuries on the slopes?
7. Snowboarders use their boards like surfboards or skateboards, but their feet are attached with nonreleasable bindings. Many snowboarding injuries occur when?
8. When should you wear a helmet when snowboarding?
9. Which of these tips should you follow when snowboarding?
Online Medical Reviewer: Joseph, Thomas N, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Wojcik, Stacey, MBA, BSN
Date Last Reviewed: 4/1/2023
© 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
Powered by StayWell
About StayWell | Disclaimer | Terms of Use

Our web site is designed to provide general information to educate users about programs and services, which may be available through our hospitals. The web site is not intended to provide medical advice nor should the information be used to attempt to determine the presence, absence or severity of any illness or medical condition which may be perceived or experienced by the user of this site. If you have or suspect you may have an illness or condition which you believe requires medical attention, we recommend you call your primary care physician. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency please call "911" (or your local medical emergency number) or seek immediate care from the nearest hospital Emergency Department. The provision of information to users of this web site is not intended as an inducement or to otherwise influence a person's decision to order or receive any item or service from a particular provider, practitioner or supplier that is reimbursable under Medicare, a state healthcare program (e.g., AHCCS) or any other healthcare plan.

Physicians are members of the medical staff at each facility, but are independent contractors who are neither employees nor agents of Tenet Florida Coastal Division; and, as a result, Tenet Florida Coastal Division is not responsible for the actions of any of these physicians in their medical practices.