environment Flashcards
How does weather affect training for a tennis player?
A tennis player might only have access to outdoor courts and would not play in rain, snow or cold, icy weather
How does weather affect training?
Certain weather conditions – rain, ice, or snow – may make training difficult or prohibit it completely
How does weather affect competing?
Many activities stop if the weather is poor. This includes being too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry (hard grounds), too foggy, too windy, or during thunder storms
What are some factors of the environment that can affect participation of sport activities (either training or competing)?
- weather
- pollution
- altitude
- humidity
- terrain
How does pollution affect an individual’s training and competing in sports activities?
It is a serious health risk for anyone taking exercise in such conditions
What measures are put in place when pollution levels are high?
Performing outside will not be possible, so training and competing is restricted to indoors and where there is air conditioning or some form of climate control
What is altitude?
The height of an area above sea level
How does altitude affect an individual’s training and competing in sports activities?
Training, living and performing at high altitude can be a real benefit for someone if they take part in endurance events
What is humidity?
This relates to the amount of water vapour that is in the air
How does humidity affect an individual’s training and competing in sports activities?
Humidity, combined with heat, makes conditions very difficult for performers to kept their bodies cool enough and to avoid dehydration
How does terrain affect an individual’s training and competing in sports activities?
The landscape a particular sport requires may be crucial for participation
What are some examples of specific terrains needed for a particular sport?
- skiers need slopes and snow
- surfers need the sea and surf
- climbers need challenges to climb
- cyclists might need flat ground for speed trails, or hills for mountain biking
How does weather affect training for a marathon runner?
A marathon runner needs to carry out distance runs as part of their training, which might not be possible if there is snow or ice