children and young athletes Flashcards
1
Q
Asthma
A
- Affects the airways
- Inflammation of the airways leading to contraction of the bronchioles
- Caused by dust, pollen and exercise
2
Q
IMPLICATIONS of Asthma
A
- More likely to occur in longer duration physical activity
3
Q
MANAGEMENT of Asthma
A
- Asthma Management Plan
- Ventolin puffer
- Adult supervision
- Proper warm-up and cool-down
4
Q
Type 1 Diabetes
A
- Insulin dependent caused by an autoimmune disorder
- Lack of insulin production
- Results in build up of glucose
5
Q
IMPLICATIONS of Type 1 Diabetes
A
- During exercise muscle cells are opened for glucose transport without the need for insulin
6
Q
MANAGEMENT of Type 1 Diabetes
A
- Insulin Injections
- Access to sugary foods
7
Q
Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
A
- Hypo = not enough glucose,
- Hyper = too much glucose
- BOTH MANAGED BY PROVIDING SUGARY FOODS
8
Q
Epilepsy
A
- Disruption of normal brain activity causing seizure
- Brain nerve cells misfire and generate sudden, burst of electrical activity in the brain
9
Q
IMPLICATION of Epilepsy
A
- Should not stop children from exercise
10
Q
MANAGEMENT of Epilepsy
A
- Medication
- Adult supervision
11
Q
Overuse Injury
A
- Repetitive movement, repetitive stress, poor technique, poor muscular strength
- SUSCEPTIBLE TO OVERUSE INJURY SINCE BODY IS GROWING
- REQUIRES LONGER RECOVERY PERIODS AND HAVE GREATER NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
12
Q
IMPLICATION of Overuse Injury
A
- Do not specialise in particular sport
- Engage in wide variety of movement and growth is holistic
13
Q
MANAGEMENT of Overuse Injury
A
- Supervise by a qualified health professional
14
Q
Thermoregulation
A
- Maintaining stable core body temperature
- CHILDREN BODY OVERHEAT 3-5 TIMES FASTER THAN AN ADULT
- UNDERDEVLOPEED SWEAT GLANDS, SWEAT LESS
15
Q
CONSIDERATION of Thermoregulation
A
- Appropriate clothing
- Time of day the sport is played
- Availability of shade
- Resting every 20 minutes
