Travel Flashcards
what athletes have to travel across time zones during their domestic season?
NBA
Aussie rules football
RSL- Russian ice hockey
What are the symptoms of travel fatigue ?
Persistent fatigue
Recurrent illness
Disorientation
Loss of motivation
What are the causes of travel fatigue ?
Disruption of normal routine Dehydration (dry cabin air) Stress associated with travel
What are prolonged periods of travel associated with ?
Discomfort
Stress
Mild hypoxia
Disruption of sleep patterns and nutritional intake
What is jet lag?
a general tired feeling in the new local daytime but with an inability to sleep at night, a lack of concentration and/or motivation, and decreased mental and physical performance.
What does jet lag have an impact on ?
Motivation
Cognitive function
Physical performance
What is the recovery rate from jet lag ?
one day per time zones crossed
What are the symptoms of jet lag ?
Fatigue Sleep disruption loss of concentration loss of drive Headaches Metabolic changes
What type of physical components are effected by jet lag ?
Strength
Jump height
Reactions
Grip strength
How long can sprint performance and fatigue be effected for after east to west travel ?
Sprint performance 48 hours
Fatigue 4 days
What is the Circadian rhythm ?
Daily biological rhythms synchronised by the 24h light-dark cycle
What time does peak body temperature occur ?
4pm -8pm
What factors of the circadian rhythm effect after travelling across time zones ?
Body temp
Melatonin
Light - dark cycle
What part of the brain can the body clock be found ?
Hypothalamus
Why would west coast teams have an advantage over east cost teams in late night games ?
the game would occur earlier by the visiting team’s body clock and closer to the time of peak athletic performance
How would you manage jet lag ?
During -Minimise the use of electronic devices
• Avoid caffeine
• Use a neck pillow/eye
mask/ear plugs/noise
cancelling headphones
• Wear comfortable, loose
fitting clothing to aid rest and relaxation and prevent overstimulation.
Post - Following eastward travel, light exposure should be sought in the morning (body clock time) and avoided in the evening, the opposite is required for westward travel
What factors can affect jet lag
Physical fitness
age
Morning type people
What Accumulates over the course of a season?
Fatigue
What Results from a desychronisation of the body clock to the local time
Jet lag
