Sport and Physical Activity in the Heat

A unique book describing all aspects and management of heat-related conditions for the athlete and active individual
Discusses physiology, key concepts, participant populations, monitoring, and medical and legal issues
An excellent resource for the sports medicine specialist and primary care physician

Autorentext

Douglas J. Casa, PhD, ATC, FNAK, FACSM, FNATA

Chief Executive Officer, Korey Stringer Institute

Professor, Department of Kinesiology

Director, Athletic Training Education

Research Associate, Human Performance Laboratory

College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT, USA

Inhalt
Part I: Physiological Considerations for Sport and Physical Activity in the Heat.- Comparative Physiology: How Other Animals Thrive in the Heat.- Physiology of Human Exercise in the Heat.- Part II: Key Concepts in Sport and Physical Activity in the Heat.- Heat Acclimatization.- Work-to-Rest Ratios.- Environmental Monitoring.- Hydration.- Body Cooling.- Sleep.- Altitude.- Drugs and Supplements.- Part III: Participants in Sport and Physical Activity in the Heat.- Team Sports.- Individual Sports.- Laborers.- The Military.- Part IV: Monitoring of Sport and Physical Activity in the Heat.- Biomarkers.