Youth Sports Safety Update

Heat Safety for Sports: Special Edition

August 10, 2021 Robert Season 1 Episode 10
Youth Sports Safety Update
Heat Safety for Sports: Special Edition
Show Notes

What are heat illnesses? Heat illnesses are a spectrum of illnesses that occur due to heat exposure. This heat exposure can come from either environmental heat (air temperature) or simply intense exercise. These conditions can range from minor heat cramps to life-threatening heat stroke

 Helpful Links

https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Heat-Illnesses-Infographic_v04.pdf

https://ksi.uconn.edu/emergency-conditions/heat-illnesses/

https://fhsaa.com/documents/2021/6/29//2122_handbook_web.pdf?id=1775

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtLlt0zKbog

Heat Illnesses | Korey Stringer Institute ksi.uconn.edu