Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Use in National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision Athletic Training Staffs
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
International Journey of Athletic Therapy and Training
Volume
25
Issue
6
Publisher
Human Kinetics, Inc.
Publication Date
4-29-2020
First Page
314
Last Page
317
Abstract
Heat illnesses present a risk for athletes, especially football players. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association established recommendations to prevent heat illnesses, which include measuring wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of WBGT use among the 130 National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision athletic training staffs. Of 82 respondents, 59 use WBGT to assess heat stress. The majority of Football Bowl Subdivision training programs (72% of respondents) use the WBGT, but adherence to this National Athletic Trainers’ Association recommendation varies throughout the season (practice versus games) and is likely influenced by the geographical location of the university.
Recommended Citation
Chan GA & Wagner DR. (2020). Wet bulb globe temperature use in National Collegiate Athletic Association football bowl subdivision athletic training staffs. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 25(6), 314-317.
