HEALTH RISKS

THAT MAY OCCUR

WHEN
PERFORMING
PHYSICAL
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Dehydration
-loss of too much water from the
body due to hot temperature, fever
or excessive exercise

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Dehydration
-A person will get dehydrated by not
drinking enough water, too much
exposure on hot temperature
condition, excessive perspiration,
vomiting, high fever and diarrhea
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Dehydration
-Symptoms: dry thirsty mouth,
become fatigue, nausea, dizziness,
dry skin, dark colored urine, muscle
cramps, headache and out of focus

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Hyperthermia
-body overheats and cannot
dissipate, usually at a body
temperature of more than 38
degrees Celsius

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Hyperthermia
-cause by high fever or too much
exposure on hot temperature
condition

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Hyperthermia
-symptoms: dizziness, nausea,
vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue,
headache and heat stroke

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Hyperthermia
-collapse or worst, may die.
-Awareness, proper ventilation and
hydration is needed to avoid
hyperthermia.

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Hypothermia
-occurs when body temperature is
lower than the normal average of 37
degrees Celsius

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Hypothermia
-the body is subjected to too much
cold, mostly through weather and
water

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Hypothermia
-Signs: shivering, shallow breathing,
confusion, memory loss, drowsiness
or exhaustion, mumbled speech, loss
of coordination, weak pulse and
unconsciousness.
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Injuries
-damaged tissues or organs which
occur when it encounters trauma or
physical force that greater than what
it can resist or absorb

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Injuries
-The most common examples of
injury are sprain, strain, fracture and
dislocation

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Overexertion
- action of putting oneself into too
much pressure or effort

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Overexertion
- Signs of overexertion are dizziness,
feeling faint, lightheadedness,
nausea, shortness of breath, thirst
and vomiting.

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