Exercise, Weather and Hydration-- Hypothermia Common Core Standard NPA 4.2 Use appropriate methods for avoiding and responding to climate-related physical conditions during physical activity.

 People exercise in all kinds of weather.  What kind of things should I be concerned about when exercising in extreme temperatures?  What role does hydration play in all of this?  These are the topics we will be discussing in this lesson. Think about it…

Hypothermia

 Hypothermia is when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature (below 95degrees) Hypothermia A normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees

 Wearing clothes that aren't warm enough for weather conditions  Staying out in the cold too long  Having wet clothes from sweat or being submersed in cold water.  Inadequate heating in the home, especially for older people and infants Hypothermia - Causes

 Shivering  Clumsiness or lack of coordination  Slurred speech or mumbling  Confusion or difficulty thinking  Poor decision making, such as trying to remove warm clothes  Progressive loss of consciousness  Slow, shallow breathing Hypothermia - Symptoms

 Be gentle.  Move the person out of the cold.  Remove wet clothing.  Cover the person with blankets.  Monitor breathing.  Share body heat.  Provide warm beverages. Hypothermia - Treatment

 COVER— Use clothing that covers your whole body  NO OVEREXERTION— Excessive movement causes sweat! It will make your situation worse.  LAYERS— Wear lightweight clothing underneath and wool on the outside. Wool clothing insulates you even when wet. Cotton is a poor choice for cold weather when it gets wet.  STAY DRY— (When on land) Get out of wet clothing as soon as possible. (When submersed) Keep wet clothing on, it insulates better than not having any clothes on. Hypothermia Prevention

 Hydration is important in cool weather  Drink warm fluids—they help regulate body temperature.  Improves Mental Performance—Sustains proper brain function  Improves Physical Performance—Improves circulation of the blood and keeps your energy levels high.  Avoid caffeine—Causes water loss. Hypothermia and Hydration

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