Fitness Events Participation

- 1-day events that focus on various distances (3l, 5l, 10k or longer)

fun runs

They cater to a wide variety of participants — competitive or recreational runners, and even families

fun runs

• As you engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity, you need to observe some personal safety precautions to avoid cerian conditions related to physical activity participation.

• These conditions include

• dehydration, overexertion, hypothermia, and hyperthermia

excessive loss of water (usually through perspiration or sweating, urination or evaporation)

dehydration

Sweating, the body loses about ___ — it is suggested to drink ______

2.5 liters of water - 150 to 250ml water every 15 minutes

- sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat

Thirst

- a detrimental cause of excessive training

Overexertion or overtraining

When exercises and athletes push themselves, they are susceptible to a variety of hyperkinetic conditions known as

overload syndrome

- is characterized by fatigue, irritability, and sleep problems, as well as increased risks for injuries

Overload syndrome

- alarming rise in body temp (hot)

Hyperthermia

It sets the stage for heat stress and even heat stroke

Hyperthermia

- potentially fatal collapse of the temperature-regulating mechanism

Heat stroke

- when considerable salt is lost in sweat. Take lightly salted foods and massage to relieve cramps

Heat cramps

- when heat stress exceeds the capacity of the temperature-regulating mechanism

Heat exhaustion

- the temperature regulating mechanis, has given up

Heat stroke

- excessively low body temperature (cold)

Hypothermia

Shivering, loss of coordination and mental confusion

hypothermia

what are the early signs of hypothermia

• Shivering

• Pale, cold skin

• Cold environment

- temperature of the deep organs

Core temperature

The temperature of the body is normally at

37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

is a subcategory of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful in the sense that the improvement or maintenance of one or more components of physical fitness is the objective.

Exercise

includes exercise as well as other activities that involve bodily movement and are done as part of playing, working, active transportation, house chores, and recreational activities.

Physical activity