Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

exercise physiology > Travel > Flashcards

Travel Flashcards

1
Q

what athletes have to travel across time zones during their domestic season?

A

NBA
Aussie rules football
RSL- Russian ice hockey

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the symptoms of travel fatigue ?

A

Persistent fatigue
Recurrent illness
Disorientation
Loss of motivation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the causes of travel fatigue ?

A

Disruption of normal routine Dehydration (dry cabin air) Stress associated with travel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are prolonged periods of travel associated with ?

A

Discomfort
Stress
Mild hypoxia
Disruption of sleep patterns and nutritional intake

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is jet lag?

A

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.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What does jet lag have an impact on ?

A

Motivation
Cognitive function
Physical performance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the recovery rate from jet lag ?

A

one day per time zones crossed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the symptoms of jet lag ?

A 
Fatigue 
Sleep disruption 
loss of concentration 
loss of drive 
Headaches 
Metabolic changes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What type of physical components are effected by jet lag ?

A

Strength
Jump height
Reactions
Grip strength

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How long can sprint performance and fatigue be effected for after east to west travel ?

A

Sprint performance 48 hours

Fatigue 4 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the Circadian rhythm ?

A

Daily biological rhythms synchronised by the 24h light-dark cycle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What time does peak body temperature occur ?

A

4pm -8pm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What factors of the circadian rhythm effect after travelling across time zones ?

A

Body temp
Melatonin
Light - dark cycle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What part of the brain can the body clock be found ?

A

Hypothalamus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Why would west coast teams have an advantage over east cost teams in late night games ?

A

the game would occur earlier by the visiting team’s body clock and closer to the time of peak athletic performance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How would you manage jet lag ?

A

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

17
Q

What factors can affect jet lag

A

Physical fitness
age
Morning type people

18
Q

What Accumulates over the course of a season?

A

Fatigue

19
Q

What Results from a desychronisation of the body clock to the local time

A

Jet lag

exercise physiology (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions