Summary NFHS HEAT ILLNESS
PREVENTION Quiz (answered) Updated.
What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school
athletics?
External Heat Stroke
Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in
preventing heat illness during practices?
Students need to get acclimated to heat and exercise intensity before
wearing heavy gear.
Why is heat acclimatization important? Select all that apply.
Many students spend their Summers out of the heat., Students who are
used to the heat are less likely to have heat illness.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for external heat illness
for students?
Age
What's the most reliable indicator you should use when determining
if you should modify activity for heat?
Wet bulb temperature taken at your field.
PREVENTION Quiz (answered) Updated.
What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school
athletics?
External Heat Stroke
Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in
preventing heat illness during practices?
Students need to get acclimated to heat and exercise intensity before
wearing heavy gear.
Why is heat acclimatization important? Select all that apply.
Many students spend their Summers out of the heat., Students who are
used to the heat are less likely to have heat illness.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for external heat illness
for students?
Age
What's the most reliable indicator you should use when determining
if you should modify activity for heat?
Wet bulb temperature taken at your field.
