Describe the importance of using protective equipment when paricipating in sports or physical activity.

Explanation:

protective equipment protects joints, knees, arms, shoulders, abdomen head. depending on the sport, there is protective equipment for most, even bike riding.. It is important bcause most of us cant afford time off work, loss of pay due 2 injury..especially back injury working in a medical setting. most ppl xpect nurses & CNA's 2 lift them, sometimes up 2 300lbs or more= backbrace...

answer: my answer would be a) scheduling workouts with your friend for consistent days and time

explanation: for me personally i would be much more likely to go to the gym with a friend because i wouldn't want to cancel on them or stand them up.