Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
18
Chapters
196
Notes
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Master Temperature Regulation For Peak Athletic Performance & Safety
625 words
4 mins read
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024
Table of content
Why is it important? 🔥
- Globalization has increased participation in activities like adventure tourism in extreme environments.
- Performance is important for athletes, but safety must be a priority when planning training programs, events (e.g., Marathon Des Sables), and policies for sport and exercise.
- A small rise in body temperature can cause body proteins to start breaking apart at the molecular level.
Core body temperature (Tc) 🌡️
- Humans can maintain a reasonably constant core body temperature throughout their lives, regardless of ambient temperature changes.
- Core body temperature (Tc) is the temperature deep within the body.
- Shell temperature is the temperature near the body surface (e.g., around the skin). It's usually 1–6°C lower than Tc.
- We detect thermal stress with temperature sensors located throughout the body, like the skin.
Measuring core body temperature 🌡️
- Oral Temperature: Mercury thermometer held in the mouth.
- Tympanic Temperature: Ear thermistor measures tympanic membrane temperature.
- Rectal Probe: One of the most accurate methods.
- Gastrointestinal Radio Pill: Expensive; small pill is swallowed and gives off a radio signal.
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Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Master Temperature Regulation For Peak Athletic Performance & Safety
625 words
4 mins read
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024
Table of content
Why is it important? 🔥
- Globalization has increased participation in activities like adventure tourism in extreme environments.
- Performance is important for athletes, but safety must be a priority when planning training programs, events (e.g., Marathon Des Sables), and policies for sport and exercise.
- A small rise in body temperature can cause body proteins to start breaking apart at the molecular level.
Core body temperature (Tc) 🌡️
- Humans can maintain a reasonably constant core body temperature throughout their lives, regardless of ambient temperature changes.
- Core body temperature (Tc) is the temperature deep within the body.
- Shell temperature is the temperature near the body surface (e.g., around the skin). It's usually 1–6°C lower than Tc.
- We detect thermal stress with temperature sensors located throughout the body, like the skin.
Measuring core body temperature 🌡️
- Oral Temperature: Mercury thermometer held in the mouth.
- Tympanic Temperature: Ear thermistor measures tympanic membrane temperature.
- Rectal Probe: One of the most accurate methods.
- Gastrointestinal Radio Pill: Expensive; small pill is swallowed and gives off a radio signal.
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