An expert says schools can protect players by adjusting practices, training coaches, and encouraging athletes to speak up about symptoms.
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At schools across the U.S., fall sports are underway, and many young athletes are working hard to show that they can excel on the field or court.
But Ashley Ward of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University says that should not prevent them from speaking up if they begin to feel ill on a hot day – for example, if they feel light-headed, nauseous, or fatigued.
As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned…
Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions.
Young people often lack the medical resources available to professional athletes when heat and smoke create hazardous conditions.
Extreme heat is making youth sports more dangerous. Here's how experts say kids can stay safe and prevent heat illness.
Sports and recreation have more influence than you might think.
Here’s why – and what you can do to protect them.
