The Thermal Outdoor Environment in Track and Field–Best Practices Recommendations for Minimizing Risks

Authors

Juan Gonzalez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
D’Angela Lucero, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Paola Barrera, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Baylee Endsley, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jose Ramos Jr., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jung-Il Oh, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2021

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to help disseminate information on the thermal environment during track meets, risk management, and thermal reducing approaches coaches, athletes, and sports medicine personnel can employ for improved athletic performance in a hot environment.

Comments

Copyright NCSA.

Recommended Citation

Gonzalez, J., Lucero, D., Barrera, P., Endsley, B., Ramos Jr., J., & Il-Oh, J. (2021). The Thermal Outdoor Environment in Track and Field–Best Practices Recommendations for Minimizing Risks. NSCA Coach, 8(1), 6-14.

First Page

6

Last Page

14

Publication Title

NSCA Coach