1. Chapter 25: Special Considerations in Athletics

2. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 Environmental Effects  Environmental conditions can have a negative effect on athletic performance.

3. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 Temperature/Humidity and Training  80-90° F (<70% humidity) –Carefully observe athletes with special weight considerations  80-90° F (≥70% humidity) –Athletes should rest and drink water (10 min. per hr.) frequently  90-100° F (<70% humidity) –Same as above; change clothing when wet, carefully observe for heat-related illness.

4. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4  90-100°F (≥70% humidity) or over 100°F –Discontinue or shorten practice or move to a climate-controlled location such as a gym –Change to cooler clothing if possible –Rest and drink water 10 min. per hour –Change wet clothing –Carefully observe athletes for signs of heat- related illness Temperature/Humidity and Training (cont.)

5. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Heat-Related Injuries  Sunburn  Heat cramps  Heat syncope  Heat exhaustion  Heatstroke

6. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 Cold-Related Injuries  Cold stress  Hypothermia  Frostbite

7. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7 Skin Conditions  Acne mechanica  Plantar warts  Herpes gladiatorum  Fungal infections  Blisters  Abrasions  Jogger’s nipples

8. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8 Diabetes  A disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin  Type 1 diabetes – the body fails to produce insulin  Type 2 diabetes – the body produces too much or too little insulin

9. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9 Diabetic Emergencies  Insulin reaction occurs when there is too much insulin in the body.  Diabetic coma occurs when there is too much sugar or too little insulin in the body.

10. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 Seizure Disorders  A disruption in normal brain activity  There are several different types of seizures: –Simple partial seizure –Generalized tonic-clonic seizure