Nutrition, Health, and Recovery · Nutrition & Wellness
Hydration and Electrolyte Balance
Studying the effects of dehydration on cognitive and physical performance during prolonged exercise.
Key Questions
- 1How does a 2 percent loss in body water affect coordination and decision making?
- 2Why are electrolytes more important than plain water during high intensity sweat sessions?
- 3How can an individual monitor their hydration status throughout a competition day?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Physical Education - Health, Fitness and Well-beingGCSE: Physical Education - Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Nutrition, Health, and Recovery
Period: Nutrition & Wellness
Suggested Methodologies
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