Considerations for the development of extreme heat policies in sport and exercise. Issue 1 (1st April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chalmers, Samuel; Anderson, Glenda; Jay, Ollie
• Is Part Of: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine. Volume 6:Issue 1(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-04-01
• Subjects: heat -- thermoregulation -- sport -- exercise; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; Exercise therapy -- Periodicals; 617.102705
• DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000774
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2055-7647

Abstract

Abstract : We detail key considerations for the development of extreme heat policies in sport and exercise. Policies should account for the four environmental parameters (ambient temperature, humidity, air velocity, and mean radiant temperature) and two personal (activity and clothing) parameters that determine the prevailing thermoregulatory strain during exercise in the heat. Considerations for how to measure environmental stress and convey the level of risk are discussed. Finally, we highlight the need to include feasible cooling strategies that are relevant for the prevailing environmental conditions.