Metabolic Rate & the Evaluation of Physical Performance in Children
HEAT BALANCE & TEMPERATURE REGULATION METABOLISM: CHEMICAL REACTIONS: HEAT & ENERGY HEAT LOSS: RADIATION, CONDUCTION, CONV ECT ION 70% EVAPORATION (skin & lungs) 27% WARMING INSPIRED Al R 2% URINE & FAECES 1% CONTROL: H Y P OT H A LAM U S PERIPHERAL RECEPTORS Comparison of core and peripheral temperatures
CONTROL IN NEWBORNS Mechanisms of shivering & sweating are poorly developed Sweat glands immature Large S.A./ Wt ratio Thin subcutaneous adipose tissue layer LEADS TO INSTABILITY OF BODY TEMPERATURE
Average body temperature drops with age SD also drops, indicating better control
Vasoconstriction well developed Crying increases metabolic rate CONTROL IN NEWBORNS Vasoconstriction well developed Crying increases metabolic rate Restlessness & increased movements Brown fat
Vulnerability of the Adolescent Athlete There have been several deaths of adolescent athletes Intense prolonged activity High ambient temperature & humidity Athletic equipment Big (small S.A. /Weight ratio) Lack of water
HEAT STROKE Sweating (Sweat is hypotonic) Water leaves cells to hypertonic exterior Water leaves blood, decrease in blood volume High concentration of electrolytes in blood Excessive water loss, sweating is shut-off Temperature rises rapidly (>40ºC) Heart failure
Metabolic Rate Chemical reactions of the body Reactions = Energy + Heat Direct Calorimetry sealed chamber where all inputs and outputs are monitored
Indirect Calorimetry Determination of oxygen uptake Spirometer for oxygen uptake OK for low levels of oxygen uptake Collection and analysis of expired gases Used as indicator of aerobic fitness
Respiratory Quotient
Respiratory Quotient (R.Q.) Carbohydrate C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O R = 6CO2 / 6O2 = 1.0 Fat C16H32O2 + 23O2 --> 16CO2 + 16H2O R = 16CO2 / 23O2 = 0.70
Maximum Oxygen Uptake
VO2max testing Treadmill Cycle ergometer (15% less) Criteria of max. Heart rate above 190 Subjects report VO2 plateaus Blood Lactate R greater than 1.1
Reliability of VO2max (ml.kg-1.min-1) in Children and Adolescents Source Sample Test Type Reliability Coefficient Boileau et al. (1977) 21 M, 11-14 y Walk r = .87 Cunningham et al. (1977) 66 M, 10 y Walk/Run r = .56 Cureton (1976) 27 M & F, 7-12 y r = .88 Paterson et al. (1981) 8 M, 10-12 y Jog Run R = .47 R = .87 R = .95 Note. r = interclass reliability; R = intraclass reliability (Fitnessgram Reference Guide) Typical R values for Height (0.99) and Skinfold (0.96) measurements