Medical Team in Football | Learning Through Football

PUPILS MEET SCOTTISH FA NATIONAL TEAM DOCTOR - DR. JOHN MACLEAN

In the first of our spotlights, we are highlighting the vital role medical staff play in football.

The following resource and possible learning opportunities aim to encourage learners to gain some insight into this crucial role.

Contact us to share how you explored this element of Learning Through Football with your learners as well as the chance to discuss further opportunities.

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Interviewing someone with an important role within football

Before listening to Dr MacLean talking about his role and the role of medical staff within football, pupils could compose some of their own questions (some may come up in the video).

As pupils are watching and listening, identify key words and main information.

What follow up questions would learners ask?

Listening and Talking LIT -04a, 05a, 06a

Teacher notes

Below are some examples of questions/tasks ready for learners to answer during the video.

You can obviously watch then create your own questions for learners or you may choose to focus on, discuss or explore one aspect of the video e.g. defibrillators.

Name 1 piece of advice Dr MacLean would give to players.

(to hear and/or repeat question, pause video at 3:41)

Possible answer(s):

- lifestyle is really important

- eating a healthy diet

- drinking lots of fluids

- getting enough sleep

- be involved with a good club

- it's not just about technique, it's about fitness as well

- ensure you do a warmup and cool down

- let someone know if you're injured

- don't play through injuries

What is the hardest injury Dr MacLean has had to treat?

(to hear and/or repeat question, pause video at 4:44)

Possible answer(s):

- ones that threaten players' careers

- bad broken leg

- torn cruciate ligament

Name 3 pieces of equipment required at a football match.

(to hear and/or repeat question, pause video at 8:52)

Possible answer(s):

- oxygen

- defibrillator

- tubes to help breathing

- drugs and medicines

- splint

- collar

- scoop stretcher

- basket stretcher

Dr MacLean's Extended Learning Challenge

Find 3 reasons why Oxygen is an important part of a medical team's kit at football matches.

PUPILS MEET SCOTTISH FA NATIONAL TEAM DOCTOR - DR. JOHN MACLEAN

Teacher notes

Dr MacLean's Extended Learning Challenge

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