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Physical Education and Health Guides: Exercise Science- Heat on body systems

Task Overview

Research Report – How does heat affect body systems?

Instructions: This task will require students to explore current research and information on the effects of heat on body systems in relation to sports performance. Students must analyse the physiological impacts of heat, with specific reference to at least two of the body systems. Your report should use the following structure: - Introduction - Overview of functioning body systems (Homeostasis) - Analysis of heat on body systems - Analysis of heat on body systems during sports performance - Conclusion

See task outline for assessment conditions and requirements.

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Books on Sport Performance can be found at 617.

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Referencing Guide

Informit

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To access Informit, click on the institution login link above and type in:

Institution- St Clare's College

Passcode- SCC2024

Once logged in, use Boolean search techniques ANDOR and NOT (in capitals) to combine search terms within any search box. For example, heat AND sport AND performance will give more effective results than heat and sport performance. See link below for further examples of how to use  Boolean techniques. You can also click on Advanced Search to help you to narrow your search. 

Database - Infobase Science Online

Database - Infobase Online: Health Reference Center

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