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

  1. 1How does a 2 percent loss in body water affect coordination and decision making?
  2. 2Why are electrolytes more important than plain water during high intensity sweat sessions?
  3. 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

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