NFHS HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school
athletics?: External Heat Stroke
2. Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in
preventing heat illness during practices?: Students need to get acclimated to heat
and exercise intensity before wearing heavy gear.
3. Why is heat acclimatization important? Select all that apply.: Many
students spend their Summers out of the heat., Students who are used to the heat are less
likely to have heat illness.
4. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for external heat
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school
athletics?: External Heat Stroke
2. Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in
preventing heat illness during practices?: Students need to get acclimated to heat
and exercise intensity before wearing heavy gear.
3. Why is heat acclimatization important? Select all that apply.: Many
students spend their Summers out of the heat., Students who are used to the heat are less
likely to have heat illness.
4. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for external heat
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