Personal Safety Protocols to Avoid

Dehydration, Overexertion, Hypothermia

and Hyperthermia during MVPA
participation

DEHYDRATION - Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in, and your body
doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions.

DEHYDRATION SYMPTOMS:
● Thirst
● Dry Mouth
● Rapid Heart Beat
● Headache
● Dry Skin
● Decreased urination
●
DEHYDRATION TREATMENT:
Help them to sit down and give them plenty of water to drink. Giving an oral rehydration solution
to drink will help replace salt and other minerals which they've lost – you can buy this in sachets
from any pharmacy.

OVEREXERTION - The state of being physically and mentally pushed beyond one’s limits.

HYPOTHERMIA - a severe condition in which the body temperature drops to an abnormally low
level. It occurs when the body is unable to produce enough heat to counter the heat that it is
losing.

HYPOTHERMIA TREATMENT:
● move the person to a warm, dry place, if possible, or sheltering them from the elements
● covering their whole body and head with blankets, leaving only the face clear
● putting the individual on a blanket to insulate them from the ground
● providing warm drinks, if the individual is conscious, but no alcohol or caffeine

HYPERTHERMIA - refers to a group of heat-related conditions characterized by an

abnormally high body temperature
HYPERTHERMIA TREATMENT:
● loosening or removing excess clothing
● lying down and trying to relax
● taking a cool bath or shower
● placing a cool, wet cloth on the forehead
● placing ice packs or compresses under the arms and groin
● using a fan to cool the skin

School & Community Resources

FIRST AID - The immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly becomes
ill.

FIRST AID KIT - The first aid kit is a set of supplies and equipment used to administer first aid.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN - It is a plan developed for immediate implementation whenever

the need arises, providing appropriate standards of emergency care to all present.

Safety Management in Facilities

and Equipment
PLAYING COURT OR FIELD - may be found indoors or outdoors, depending on the sport.

DANCE STUDIOS - These are either open or enclosed spaces with full-sized mirrors on one or
more sides.

GYM/WEIGHT AREAS - These are usually indoor facilities with different types of equipment.
They are strategically positioned to allow maneuverability and easy access for all those who
work out.