Heat-Related Illness Prevention Discussion Questions

Once teachers and coaches have taken the Heat-Related Illness (HRI) Prevention online course, they will be ready to share the knowledge about how to prevent heat-related illness with students and athletes. Here are some suggested questions for teachers and coaches to use in classroom assign­ments or group discussions.

1. Identify the three most serious types of heat-related illness.

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3. preventing heat related illness? Give examples of each.

4. Describe ways an athlete can enhance his or her health and try to prevent heat-related illness on warm or humid days.

5. What are some potentially harmful habits that could put you at risk of heat-related illness?

6. Discuss ways to treat heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

7. Devise a plan you would suggest your coach or athletic trainer to implement if a fellow athlete show signs of suspected heat-related illness.

8. What are some reasons why an athlete would continue to play, even if they may have an onset of heat-related illness?

9. What are your responsibilities if you notice an athlete exhibiting signs of heat-related illness?

10. Will you make changes in the way you prepare for practices/games when conditions for HRI are more prevalent? Explain your answer.