SIRC - Air Quality and Outdoor Sport Safety

Environmental factors such as precipitation, extreme temperatures, lightning, and air pollution can adversely impact the health, safety, and performance of sport participants during outdoor training and competition. To protect all participants—including coaches, officials, and spectators—from exposure to these environmental factors, sport leaders (e.g., coaches, officials, sport administrators) should make informed decisions about when to modify, cancel, or reschedule outdoor events. There is a wide understanding of how to protect participants from lightning, yet few understand how to protect sport participants from poor air quality. In this module, you will learn how to do just that! This eLearning module will take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe the major air pollutants, where they come from, and their impact on human health
• Explain why air pollution presents a significant risk to sport participants
• Describe the effects of air pollution on the health and performance of outdoor sport participants
• Use the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and regional and local air quality alerts to protect outdoor sport participants from exposure to air pollutants

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