Practical thesis on the production of a first aid guide for FC Espoo

Abstract

The purpose of this practice-based thesis is describe the academic experience of creation of a first aid manual for FC Espoo football club youth teams. The objective is to have a manual which FC Espoo teams parents, other responsible leaders, carers and coaches can use in case the players have any injuries during their football games or practice. The manual is a concise brochure material that is kept inside the first-aid bag. It is a written and visual practical guid- ing information of how to take care of injured players on the football field. The contents of the first aid guide material describes the most common injuries and the first aid procedures which can be used in emergency situations. Our guiding material is a result of our research on the theory and best practices in the health field.