Iowa State University Head Athletic Trainer Mark Coberley presents a program designed to educate coaches, trainers, team managers, athletes, and parents about the risks, dangers, and problems associated with exercising in the heat. In this informative video, Coberley defines heat illness, discusses how the body regulates heat, and explains why heat illness occurs. How to identify the various stages of heat illness and steps to take should heat illness occur are covered as well. Finally, Coberley details strategies that can and ought to be implemented to help prevent heat illness from occurring. This video is appropriate for any athlete in any sport that exercises in the heat.

30 minutes. 2002.