WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Variables of environment heat load - ANSWERS✔-air temperature, humidity, air velocity,
amount of thermal radiation
\.Symptoms of heat cramps - ANSWERS✔-painful large muscle cramps, profuse sweating,
excessive thirst, fatigue
\.Symptoms of heat exhaustion - ANSWERS✔-headache, chills, goose bumps, nausea
\.Symptoms of heatstroke - ANSWERS✔-cessation of sweating, confusion, loss of consciousness
\.When should you stop exercising (what symptoms)? - ANSWERS✔-heat cramps, chills, profuse
sweating
\.Which heat disorder is the most severe? - ANSWERS✔-heatstroke
\.What factors affect heat injury? - ANSWERS✔-hydration, acclimatization, fitness, clothing,
humidity, metabolic rate, environmental temperature, wind
\.How often should there be water stops when exercising in heat? - ANSWERS✔-every 2 to 3 km
\.What times of day should exercise occur in heat? - ANSWERS✔-before 8 am or after 6 pm
,\.What is a good way to make sure athletes are replacing the water that is lost during exercise? -
ANSWERS✔-weigh the athlete before and after exercise and drink the amount of water that
would put them back at their original weight
\.What should you do if an athlete has a history of heat illness? - ANSWERS✔-watch them more
closely
\.How much water loss can affect performance (percentage)? - ANSWERS✔-3-4% of body water
\.How much water does the body normally lose in a day? - ANSWERS✔-about 2500 ml
\.How much water can the body lose in a day when exercise occurs? - ANSWERS✔-6-7 liters
\.Is an athlete adequately hydrated if they are not thirsty? - ANSWERS✔-no, should not rely on
thirst, there is a lag time
\.What factors increase when there is no/limited fluid replacement during exercise? -
ANSWERS✔-core temperature, heart rate, and rating of perceived exertion
\.What temperature of fluid is absorbed better by the body? - ANSWERS✔-cold
\.How does glucose affect water absorption? - ANSWERS✔-the more glucose, the less water is
absorbed
\.How does exercise intensity affect fluid absorption? - ANSWERS✔-it lowers it
, \.What are the fluid replacement guidelines for before exercise? - ANSWERS✔-drink 300-500 ml
of water, if exercise is longer than 1 hour, include 30-50 grams of carbohydrates
\.What are fluid replacement guidelines for during exercise for less than 1 hour? - ANSWERS✔-
water only
\.What are the fluid replacement guidelines for during exercise for longer than 1 hour? -
ANSWERS✔-water plus sodium, chloride, and glucose
\.What are the fluid replacement guidelines for after exercise? - ANSWERS✔-drink 20 ounces
per lb of weight loss within 2 hours of exercising
\.What is the ideal composition of carb-electrolyte solutions? - ANSWERS✔-6% of
carbohydrates, 110 mg of sodium, and 50 calories per 8 ounce serving
\.Hyponatremia - ANSWERS✔-too little sodium
\.Is vitamin supplementation necessary? - ANSWERS✔-no unless there is a known deficiency
\.What is the highest WBGT index that it is safe to exercise in? - ANSWERS✔-28 degrees C
\.What are the principles of training? - ANSWERS✔-overloading, specificity, reversibility
\.Specificity - ANSWERS✔-specific muscles and energy systems
\.Reversibility - ANSWERS✔-when training is stopped, effect is quickly lost