Heat Stress in Sport and Exercise
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-93514-0 (ISBN)
The book is designed to provide a flowing description of the physiology of heat stress, the illnesses associated with heat exposure, recommendations on optimising health and performance, and an examination of Olympic sports played in potentially hot environmental conditions. In the first section the book examines how heat stress effects performance by outlining the basics of thermoregulation and how these responses impact on cardiovascular, central nervous system, and skeletal muscle function. It also outlines the pathophysiology and treatment of exertional heat illness, as well as the role of hydration status during exercise in the heat. Thereafter, countermeasures (e.g. cooling and heat acclimation) are covered and an explanation as to how they may aid in decreasing the incidence of heat illness and minimise the impairment in performance is provided. A novel and particular feature of the book is its inclusion of sport-specific chapters in which the influence of heat stress on performance and health is described, as well as strategies and policies adopted by the governing bodies in trying to offset the deleterious role of thermal strain. Given the breadth and scope of the sections, the book will be a reference guide for clinicians, practitioners, coaches, athletes, researchers, and students.
Julien Périard is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise. He is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney and former Head of Research Operations for the Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre at Aspetar, Qatar. His scientific expertise lies in the area of environmental physiology, with his research examining the physiological mechanisms that mediate health and performance in adverse environments (heat and altitude). Associate Professor Périard has worked with both amateur and professional athletes from various disciplines, along with National and International Federations and occupational work groups.
Section I -The physiology of heat stress: 1 Basics of thermoregulation.- 2 Cardiovascular function in the heat.- 3 Central nervous system function in the heat.- 4 Skeletal muscle function in the heat.- Section II- Illnesses and countermeasures: 5 Exertional heat illness.- 6 Hydration.-7 Cooling.-8 Heat acclimation. Section III- Application to sport: 9 Football/soccer, AFL and Rugby.- 10 American football.- 11 Tennis.- 12 Athletics - marathon.- 13 Motor sports.- 14 Cycling.- 15 Beach volleyball.- 16 Open water.- 17 Triathlon.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 23.03.2019 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | VIII, 296 p. 55 illus., 48 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 744 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Sportmedizin |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Studium | |
| Schlagworte | Cooling • Dehydratation • Exercise in the heat • Exertional heat illness • Heat acclimation • Heat stroke • hydration • hyperthermia • Thermoregulation |
| ISBN-10 | 3-319-93514-3 / 3319935143 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-319-93514-0 / 9783319935140 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
aus dem Bereich
