Temperature Limits for Exercise

When conducting aerobic training or testing in a hot environment, the relative humidity and temperature should be carefully observed to avoid endangering the athlete.

The following questions are in regards to the temperature limit at a given relative humidity. When the temperature is above the temperature limit at a given relative humidity, strenuous exercise should be cancelled, rescheduled, or moved to a more temperature appropriate facility.

Answers are after question #5.

1) What is the temperature limit at a relative humidity of 0%?
a. 90 F
b. 95 F
c. 100 F
d. 105 F

2) What is the temperature limit at a relative humidity of 51% – 90%?
a. 75 F
b. 80 F
c. 85 F
d. 90 F

3) What is the temperature limit at a relative humidity of 21% – 50%?
a. 75 F
b. 80 F
c. 85 F
d. 90 F

4) What is the temperature limit at a relative humidity of 91% – 100%?
a. 75 F
b. 80 F
c. 85 F
d. 90 F

5) What is the temperature limit at a relative humidity of 1% – 20%?
a. 75 F
b. 80 F
c. 85 F
d. 90 F

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Answers:

1) b

2) b

3) c

4) a

5) d