Heat Illness Prevention

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This course teaches coaches, administrators, officials, and students about how to minimize the risk of heat illness during high school sports. The course talks about how to design a heat acclimatization plan, how to adjust activities with changing conditions and how to make sure athletes are hydrated. The basics of recognizing the signs of heat illness and planning for emergencies are also covered, so high school athletes stay safe in the heat.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Acclimatization; Body Temperature Regulation; Environmental Exposure; Heat Exhaustion; Heat Stroke; Risk Factors; Schools; Sports; Heat Stress Disorders; Hot Temperature

Institutions: NFHS Learning Center

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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