Heat Illness
Across
- 4. A practice that helps the body adapt to increased heat exposure. (12 letters)
- 6. The body's natural response to excessive heat. (7 letters)
- 8. This type of heat illness is characterized by high body temperature and confusion. (8 letters)
- 10. The type of thermometer used to measure the air in the shade. (3 letters)
- 13. A risk factor for heat illness related to an athlete's body composition. (5 letters)
- 14. A High Risk WBGT level suggests that athletes are at risk of this illness. (5 letters)
- 15. A condition where athletes suffer from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. (9 letters)
- 18. The first action to take if an athlete shows signs of heat stroke. (8 letters)
- 19. A common sign of heat exhaustion. (7 letters)
Down
- 1. The ability of an athlete's body to adjust to environmental heat over time. (11 letters)
- 2. The temperature at which body functions can begin to fail due to heat. (3 letters)
- 3. A Moderate Risk level of WBGT is between 82°F and 86.9°F. (3 letters)
- 5. The recommended drink for hydration to avoid heat illness. (6 letters)
- 6. This is a crucial process for cooling the body during exercise in hot conditions. (10 letters)
- 7. The color of urine that can indicate dehydration in athletes. (6 letters)
- 9. When WBGT reaches this level, practice should be canceled or postponed. (5 letters)
- 11. The temperature that is measured by a thermometer with a wet wick on the end. (4 letters)
- 12. The type of heat that is absorbed directly from the sun's rays. (5 letters)
- 16. The primary index used to assess the environmental heat stress in athletes. (4 letters)
- 17. A common method for cooling an athlete during high heat stress. (4 letters)