Sign-up for our online education session on Danger of Heat Stroke
scottishathletics are pleased to be hosting another Off Track education session online.
We are gathering on Wednesday 21 May at 7pm to find out more about the dangers of heat stroke.
The webinar will be presented by Cian McGinley, Performance Physiologist, Sportscotland Institute of Sport.
Purpose: To educate race organisers, coaches and athletes about the increasing risk of heat stroke in a hotter climate.
Summary: In recent years there have been more incidences of heat stroke in endurance events in Scotland. Heat stroke can affect athletes, coaches, Officials, volunteers and spectators.
Topics covered include:
- Hyperthermia (heat stroke)
- Recognition of conditions that may lead to heat stroke
- Protocols to reduce the impact
- Treatment
- Precautions athletes should consider
- Risks race organisers can assess
Sign-up via Google Form: https://forms.gle/8axLX8UUwZ1vDebo9
For more information, email angela.mudge@scottishathletics.org.uk
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