Heat Policy
Procedures:
Environmental Monitoring and Activity Modification/Cancellation
- Environmental monitoring will occur utilizing a wet bulb globe
thermometer (WGBT), when available.
- Environmental monitoring can occur any time that conditions may
warrant it (i.e. high temperatures and or high humidity)
- Measured by athletic trainer
- If modification is necessary, modifications to athletic avtivity will be made
LINKS
LINKS
LINKS
- Coaches Guide to Dehydration: https://www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/heat-illness
- Exertional Heat Illness Review: http://www.casciac.org/pdfs/ExertionalHeatIllnessReviewSheet.docx
- CIAC Medical Handbook: https://www.casciac.org/pdfs/CIAC_medical_handbook22-23.pdf
- Parents and Coaches Guide to Dehydration and Other Heat Illnesses in Children: https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/heat-illness-parent-coach-guide.pdf