Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 13

What would you do if a person had hypothermia?

Step 1 of 2

Hypothermia is a condition in which the core body temperature is below 35^o C. The condition occurs when the rate of heat loss from the body exceeds the rate of heat production.

The following are the signs of hypothermia:

• reduced ability to carry out coordinated movements

• slurred speech

• impaired judgement