ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - COLD 3

Question 1

List all 4 ways to help cope with exercising in the cold

Answer 1

1.Experiment with the length of warm-up
2. Experiment with layered clothing
3 .Psychological acclimatisation
4 .Ensure adequate fluid replacement, as water loss will be increased via the need to humidify dry, cold air before it enters the lungs

Question 2

To cope with the body’s extremities getting cold what should an athlete do

Answer 2

Wear suitable clothing, dress in layers and cover extremities e.g., gloves, beanies etc.

Question 3

Athletes will use more glycogen and fats due to shivering using them as a fuel source. This will have a negative impact on performance as glycogen stores will deplete earlier in the event

What should they do

Answer 3

• increase the amount of CHO and fats in their diets

Question 4

Cold environments can cause dehydration as the body moistens the air as we inhale, losing fluid from the body.

What should they do

Answer 4

• Maintain fluid intake

Question 5

Cold weather increases the chances of injury, particularly early in the event, if not adequately warmed up.

What 3 methods should a athlete use

Answer 5

1. Warm up in a sheltered area to avoid wind chill
2. Do a longer warm-up than usual
3. Have suitable warm clothing for players on the bench