This article focuses on an important exam board requirement to develop applied knowledge and understanding of how key physiological factors can affect the body’s ability to perform during sport to fuel athletic performance and recovery.
Athletes may be required to train and compete in the heat as part of the competition environment or their training plan. This presents challenges for the athlete due to the alteration of several physiological processes within the body. This includes increased sweat rate and glycogen use during exercise. These changes increase physiological strain on the body, which may lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke and impaired exercise performance. This may affect athletes’ health and increase the risk of cramping.
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