1. Special Considerations in Athletics

2. Environmental Effects
Environmental conditions can have a negative effect on athletic performance.

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. Temperature/Humidity and Training (cont.)
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

5. Heat-Related Injuries
Sunburn
Heat cramps
Heat syncope (fainting)
Heat exhaustion (heat illness)
Heatstroke (Body temp past 104ºF)

6. Cold-Related Injuries
Cold stress
Hypothermia
Frostbite

7. Skin Conditions Acne mechanica Plantar warts Herpes gladiatorum
Fungal infections
Blisters
Abrasions
Jogger’s nipples

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. Diabetic Emergencies
Insulin reaction occurs when there is too much insulin in the body.
hypoglycemia
Diabetic coma occurs when there is too much sugar (hyperglycemia) or too little insulin in the body.

10. Seizure Disorders A disruption in normal brain activity
There are several different types of seizures:
Simple partial seizure
Generalized tonic-clonic seizure