Physical activities safety practices cont'd.

Physical activities safety practices cont'd.

PART 2 

Monitor potentially dangerous environmental conditions

• Wind

• Cold

• Heat

• Standing Water

• Insects

Preventing heat exhaustion

•  Wear loosefitting, lightweight clothing

• Protect against sunburn
  

• Drink plenty of fluids
  

• Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day

Basic heat exhaustion treatment

• Rest in a cool place

• Drink cool fluids ( water/ sports drink)

• Try cooling measure ( wet towel, cool shower etc.)

• Loosen clothing. Remove any unnecessary clothing and make sure your clothes are lightweight and nonbinding

Preventing hypothermia              (low body temperature)

• Wear multiple layers

• If clothing gets wet, go indoors and remove wet items as soon as possible

• Be sure to get enough food and rest to help your body be ready to protect itself against cold.

Basic treatment for hyporthermia ( low body temperature)

• Remove from cold

• Cover with blankets

• Provide warm beverages

• Use warm, dry compresses (heating pad)

Poll

How often do you participate in the following outdoor recreation activity?

Bicycling

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Yearly

• Never

Poll

How often do you participate in the following outdoor recreation activity?

Camping

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Yearly

• Never

Poll

How often do you participate in the following outdoor recreation activity?

Hiking/walk/run

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Yearly

• Never

Poll

How often do you participate in the following outdoor recreation activity?

Swimming/Boating/Fishing

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Yearly

• Never