Give five kinds of protective equipment that are used in sports to avoid injuries

A maximum-safety protective gear for multiple sports training

Soft-type equipment for family sports and weekend activities

A full-body protective gear variant

Personal protective equipment serves an integral role in maintaining the safety of an athlete participating in a sport. The usage and development of protective gear in sports has evolved through time, and continues to advance over time. Many sports league or professional sports mandate the provision and usage of protective gear for athletes in the sport. Usage of protective gear is also mandated in college athletics and occasionally in amateur sports.[1]

American football[edit]

football helmet
eyeshield
rib protector
shoulder pads
jockstrap with or without a cup pocket and protective cup
hip, tail, thigh, knee pads
mouthguard
Gloves : Gloves[2] can help a receiver keep his hands more warm and protected in poor weather.
cleats/shoes

Association football[edit]

jockstrap with or without a cup pocket and protective cup
shin guards

Auto racing[edit]

Racing helmet
Fire suit
Head and neck restraint

Baseball[edit]

batting helmet
Gloves
batting gloves
cleats
Shin, elbow, upper arm guards
Hand and wrist guard for runners
chest protectors, shin guards, and a helmet with a face mask for catchers
jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup

Basketball[edit]

Protective sports glasses or sports goggles, which are also available with prescription lenses.
jockstrap (optional)

Bowling[edit]

Bowling Gloves optional

Cycling[edit]

jockstrap (optional)
jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup for mountain biking
spandex shorts
helmet

Cricket[edit]

Helmet
Leg pads
Arm guard
Jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup
Gloves (for batting and wicketkeeping)
Thigh pad

Extreme sports[edit]

jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup

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Fencing[edit]

Mask
Jacket
Chest Protector
Plastron
Breeches
Glove
Socks
jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup

Figure skating[edit]

pole harness

Golf[edit]

Clothes
Club(s)
Glove(s) (Not necessary and usually only worn on the opposite to dominant hand)

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Gymnastics[edit]

jockstrap

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Field hockey[edit]

shin guards
mouthguard
Helmet (Goalkeeper)
Padding (Goalkeeper)
jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup

Horse racing[edit]

Hat
Body Protector
Boots
Gloves
Breeches
jockstrap
Goggles

Ice hockey[edit]

Shin guards
Mouthguard
Helmet
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Jock (males) or jill (females)
Ice pants or protective girdle
Neck guard
Gloves
Specialized protective equipment for goalkeepers (Mask, pants, chest protector, leg pads, skates with toe protection, blocker, catcher, hockey jock or jill)

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Martial arts[edit]

jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup
High Gear suit
Compression shorts
bandage
Mouth guard

Racquet sports[edit]

jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup

In Squash: Goggles to protect the eyes from the ball

Rugby union[edit]

All Optional:

Mouthguard
Underguards (pads)
Headguard

Underwater Hockey[edit]

Helmet
Gloves
Mouthguard
Twin-lens diving mask

Volleyball[edit]

Knee pads
Elbow pads
Palm guards
Anklets

References[edit]

^ "Protective Wear during Sport - Sports Injury Prevention | Sports Medicine Information".
^ "Top 10 Best Football Gloves for Wide Receivers in 2021 -". 13 August 2021.
^ "Ice Warehouse - Package Deals". www.icewarehouse.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-17.

What are 7 ways to avoid injury?

To reduce the risk of injury:.

Take time off. ... .

Wear the right gear. ... .

Strengthen muscles. ... .

Increase flexibility. ... .

Use the proper technique. ... .

Take breaks. ... .

Play safe. ... .

Do not play through pain..

What are the equipment used in sports?

Game equipment.

Balls..

Flying discs..

Goal posts..

Racquets..

Rods and tackle..

Sticks, bats and clubs..

Wickets and bases..

What are 8 ways to avoid injury?

Make the Most of Summer: 8 Ways to Avoid Injuries During Outdoor Activities.

Stretch Before Outdoor Activities. ... .

Gear Up for Extra Safety. ... .

Go Slow When Starting New Summer Sports. ... .

Take a Break from Training and Exercise. ... .

Hydrate Whenever You're in Warm Weather. ... .

Prioritize Rest (Even if You Don't Feel Tired).

What type of sports require protective equipment?

If you play certain contact sports, such as football, hockey, or lacrosse, protective pads are required, but you should wear pads for any contact sport. The type and style of pads seem endless and include shin, knee, elbow, wrist, chest, neck, shoulder, hip, and thigh pads.