Hope 3 Mod 5

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• Personal safety protocols are essential during physical

activity performance. These are guidelines or rules
that an individual should observe to be able to have a
safe, efficient and effective exercise routine. Some
answers on the activity above are some health issues
that we must avoid during physical activities. Let us
know more about these health issues.
• Dancing is one of the best ways to be more
physically and mentally healthy. It helps you to
be more active and have fun at the same time.
At any rate, there will be times that our body get
tired and can risk our health when performing
recreational activity is not observed properly.
•What are the health risks that
may occur when performing
physical activities?
• Dehydration refers to the loss of too much water from the body due
to hot temperature, fever or excessive exercise. A person will get
dehydrated by not drinking enough water, too much exposure on
hot temperature condition, excessive perspiration, vomiting, high
fever and diarrhea. Effects of dehydration in our body is very
serious and should not be taken lightly. If you are having dry
thirsty mouth, become fatigue, nausea, dizziness, dry skin, dark
colored urine, muscle cramps, headache and out of focus, you
may be experiencing symptoms of dehydration. Always remember
to hydrate yourself with water to avoid dehydration.
• Hyperthermia happens when the body overheats and
cannot dissipate, usually at a body temperature of more
than 38 degrees Celsius. It is cause by high fever or too
much exposure on hot temperature condition. The
symptoms of hyperthermia are dizziness, nausea,
vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue, headache and heat
stroke. A person suffering from hyperthermia may
collapse or worst, may die. Awareness, proper
ventilation and hydration is needed to avoid
hyperthermia.
• On the other hand, hypothermia occurs when body
temperature is lower than the normal average of 37
degrees Celsius. The usual cause of hypothermia is
when the body is subjected to too much cold,
mostly through weather and water. Signs of
hypothermia are shivering, shallow breathing,
confusion, memory loss, drowsiness or exhaustion,
mumbled speech, loss of coordination, weak pulse
and unconsciousness.
•Injuries are damaged tissues or organs
which occur when it encounters
trauma or physical force that greater
than what it can resist or absorb. The
most common examples of injury are
sprain, strain, fracture and dislocation.
•Lastly, overexertion is the action of
putting oneself into too much pressure
or effort. Signs of overexertion are
dizziness, feeling faint, lightheadedness,
nausea, shortness of breath, thirst and
vomiting.
• Why drink water? Water is needed
for waste removal, regulates body
temperature, cushions the spinal
cord and joints.
•What are the safety measures to
avoid unnecessary injuries and
performing physical activities?
•Safety Equipment. Have the
appropriate gears for the type of
activity such as clothing, shoes, and
protective gears that would prevent
uneasiness and harm. Also take into
consideration the activity area.
•Hydration. Keep your body hydrated
with enough water of fluids during
exercise or activity especially during
hot weather. Drink a cup of water
minutes before exercise and every 15
minutes during your exercise to help
your body replenish lost fluids.
•Perform moderate-intensity physical
activity. It is better to perform physical
activities with moderate intensity on a
regular basis than occasional strenuous
activities. A vigorous workout will tire
your body easily and overstraining
yourself can lead to injuries.
•Weather Condition. Wear
appropriate clothes for the
weather. The clothing you wear
have to make you feel a little
cool at the start of the exercise.
•Any physical activities will become
worthwhile and enjoyable when we
observe the proper execution and safety
measures in each activity. Being safe and
finish the activities without any problem
is the best achievement that you can get.

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