PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH - THE HAZARDS

Question 1

Hazards of Exercise

Answer 1

Exercise can increase the chances of injury.
Hazards in drawing for kids.
Cardiac events during sports.
Hazards in hot climates.
Considerations for asthma.
Risks related to air pollution.
Risk of hypoglycemia.

Question 1

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Answer 1

Common in sports teams.
Running is a frequent cause.
Increased distance and rapid mileage increase contribute to injury risk.
Factors increasing chances of lower-body injuries among active adults.

Question 2

Trauma and Overexertion

Answer 2

Overuse injuries are prevalent.
Overexertion can lead to injuries.
About 50% of sports teams experience one or more musculoskeletal injuries.

Question 2

Stress Fractures

Answer 2

Common in athletes, military, and newly active individuals.
Symptoms include localized pain and swelling.
Diagnosis typically involves an X-ray

Question 3

Cardiac Events (CE)

Answer 3

Main reasons for CE include hereditary factors and sudden, vigorous activity.
Vigorous exertion can lead to cardiac arrest.

Question 4

Extreme Exercise Hypothesis

Answer 4

44% lower risk for all-cause mortality in joggers over 45 years.
Categorized into low, moderate, or strenuous.

Question 5

Relative Energy Deficiency (RED-S)

Answer 5

Imbalance between athletes’ intake and energy expended during exercise.
Issues include energy deficiency, bone health, metabolic disruption, and psychological consequences.

Question 6

Immune Functions

Answer 6

Upper respiratory infection (URI) is a main illness.
Symptoms include sore throat, fatigue, headache, runny nose, and watery eyes.
Prolonged endurance increases URI risk post-event.
Causes include cold air, allergens, psychological stress, lack of sleep, extreme temperature, and altitude.
Changes to the immune system’s first line of defense