Which of the following best describes sports protective equipment? a. equipment should be used during games, but not practice. b. there's no "right" way to use protective equipment. c. you should use only protective equipment that is comfortable. d. protective equipment is a key part of safe sports.

D) Protective equipment is a key part of safe sports.

Explanation:

Sports are exigent and intense physical activities, involves our mind and body, and generally, in order to be performed safely, requires certain protective measures and equipment.

Contact sports like football, hockey, soccer, etc. have an active and tough nature which foments hard contacts constantly between the players, some of them of consideration.

That´s why it is vital the proper protective equipment usage and application, without it, the injuries and dangers for the professionals would be extremely high, which would prejudice to the whole sport itself.

Not only contact sports require protective equipment, but also many others (cycling, athletism, etc) require proper measures to guarantee the basic precautions, in order to provide safety to the athletes.