Heat Stress Causes
the #1 way for the body to cool itself down
What is Sweating
What kind of clothing will make heat stress worse?
What is Heavy type of clothing or dark insulated clothing.
Mustard and pickle juice help treat heat illness. true or false?
false
You must slowly increase practice times and intensity in the correct is described as
acclimitization
A sunburn is this type of burn
radiation burn from uv rays
true or false? If you had 5 hours of sleep last night, you are at a higher risk for heat illness if you particpate in athletics today.
true
True or False? If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated.
True
What is the best way to rapidly cool the body??
cold water immersion
the feel like temp that takes into account temperature and humidity is the...
heat index
Athletes with _____________ need to be aware of exertional sickling, and the potential for collapse, which is the result of the red blood cells changing shape during extensive periods of exertion.
Sickle cell trait
Sweating is an example of this scientific name for losing heat
evaporation
this type of personality has a greater risk of heat illness
warrior like mentality
what is the correct term for heat cramps?
exercise associated muscle cramps
what is spf
sun protection factor
lightning safe position
crouched down, as small as possible
Studies show that it can take up to ____ days for heat acclimatization to occur.
14
What is normal body temperature range?
97-100
It is a hot day and the athlete starts to say things that are not making sense. what are you concerned for?
heat stroke
How many oucnes of water should you drink 2-3 hours before exercise?
16-24 ounces
an athlete suffering from exertional sickling needs...
oxygen
What happens to the body's blood vessels when the body is stressed by heat?
What is dilate/expand.
What part of the brain regulates your body temperature
hypothalmus
What is the ideal temperature for the cold tub?
35-59 degrees, 55 degrees, or as cold as possible
We take the WBGT because it measures.. (4)
temperature, humidity, wind,sun
you have a 1 in _________ chance of being struck by lightning
5000