Safety Protocol for MVPA Participation PDF

## Safety Protocol to avoid Dehydration, Overexertion, Hypothermia, and Hyperthermia during MVPA Participation Exercise and physical activity is good for the health, but anything in excess or having poor execution is bad. ### Dehydration * Or loss of fluids occurs in exercise through sweat, brea...

## Safety Protocol to avoid Dehydration, Overexertion, Hypothermia, and Hyperthermia during MVPA Participation Exercise and physical activity is good for the health, but anything in excess or having poor execution is bad. ### Dehydration * Or loss of fluids occurs in exercise through sweat, breath, and urine. * Will result in the loss of coordination and of fatigue. To avoid dehydration: * Must drink fluids before, during and after exercise. * One to two cups of fluid must be consumed around 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to exercise. * Half to one cup of fluid must be consumed every 10 to 15 minutes of exercise. * 3 to 4 cups of fluid must be consumed after 30 minutes of exercise, even if one is not thirsty. ### Overexertion * Come in the form of any exercise greater than the capacity of an individual to handle. * Can be a factor of frequency, intensity, time, and type. * Training might be too frequent, intensity might be too hard, time might be too long and type of exercise might be too much. To avoid overexertion: * Training must start from a low level of exertion before graduating to higher levels. ### Hypothermia It is a condition which occurs when the body starts losing heat more quickly than it can produce it resulting in the body temperature going down rapidly. #### Symptoms of Hypothermia: * Shivering * Dizziness * Feeling hungry * Nausea * Rapid breathing * Problems speaking * Confusion * Coordination difficulties * Fatigue * Rapid heart rate * Shivering, as the condition worsens * Drowsiness * Weak pulse * Shallow breathing. If hypothermia happens: * Person must be moved to a warm place, be warmed up quickly and if awake, be given warm fluids. To avoid hypothermia: * Must layer clothes and cover parts of the body with other types of clothing such as hats, mittens, ear covers. ### Hyperthermia (Heat Stress) * Is a product of losing too much water and heating up because of exercise. * Three conditions may occur: * Heat cramps * Heat exhaustion * Heat stroke ### Heat Cramps * A type of heat illness, are muscle spasms that result from loss of large amount of salt and water through exercise. Heat cramps are associated with cramping in the abdomen and arms. This can be caused by inadequate consumption of fluids or electrolytes. * Heat cramps usually go away on their own, but you can try one of these home remedies: * Rest in a cool place and drink a sports drink, which has and salt, or drink cool water. * Make your own salt solution by mixing 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon table salt dissolved in a quart of water. ### Heat Exhaustion * Is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating. It's one of three heat-related syndromes, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe. ### Heat Stroke * A condition marked by fever and often by unconsciousness, caused by failure of the body's temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high temperatures. ### Safety Protocol: Read and analyze the following safety protocols. Write D if the safety protocol is about dehydration, O if the safety protocol is about overexertion, H if the safety protocol is about hypothermia and HY if the safety protocol is about hyperthermia. | Protocol | Answer | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | If the victim is conscious, bring him/her to shelter or keep in warm room. | H | | Eat foods with high amounts of water like fruits and vegetables | D | | Replenish electrolytes lost through sweat with sports drinks. | D | | Avoid hot heavy meals. | HY | | Take frequent breaks from hot environments. | HY | | Avoid or limit drinks with alcohol. | O | | Get out of the cold if possible. | H | | Do not wear rubber, plastic, or nonporous clothing. | H | | Wear white or light colors. | HY | | Eat carbohydrates. | O | | Add warm layers of clothing. | H | | Avoid drinks with caffeine like coffee, teas and softdrinks. | HY | | Take frequent breaks from hot environments. | HY | | Fan the person and use wrapped cold packs in the armpits and groin. | H | | Insulate the person's body from the cold gound. | H |