Exercise & Safety Flashcards
Where is the temperature regulating center of the body?
The hypothalamus.
What is the major way that heat is given off by the body during hot weather exercise?
Evaporation is sweat off the skin.
What are the specific changes that occur with heat acclimation?
Sweating begins earlier.
Sweat becomes hypotonic (salty)
Better distribution of sweat over body surface
Plasma volume increases
How long does heat acclimation take?
10-14 days
What does WBGT stand for? What is it used for?
Wet Bulb Glob Temperature : it’s used to provide a more accurate reading of environmental heat stress and prevent serious heat related illnesses during hot weather.
When should a person tale salt tablets.
When prescribed by a physician and during hot climate long term activity.
During what types of conditions would a sports drink be of the most benefit?
During long term exercise.
What is the major electrolyte that is lost in sweat?
Salt - but potassium is lost in sweat too!
What are the three heat stress complications?
Heat cramps
Heat stroke
Heat exhaustion
The standard care for heat stroke victims is to ___________________or ______________ in order to decrease core body temperature quickly.
Spray them with or immerse them in ice water
How do you acclimate to cold weather?
Your metabolic rate increases.
What are two cold-related disorders?
Frostbite
Hypothermia
Successful training programs are bases on the principle of ________.
Overload
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?
Signs are seen and symptoms are felt.
What are some symptoms of over training?
Depression Frustration Unexplained soreness Lowered resistance Headaches Chronic Fatigue Lowered coordination Muscular injury
