Describe how maintaining adequate hydration influences an athlete's movement quality during training and competition. (3 marks)
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- Adequate hydration maintains blood plasma volume, allowing efficient oxygen and nutrient delivery to working muscles and delaying the onset of fatigue.
- Fluid losses of around 2% of body mass can impair performance, so well-hydrated athletes sustain intensity for longer.
- Hydration supports concentration and coordination, helping athletes maintain skill accuracy and decision-making late in competition.
- Adequate fluid intake supports sweating and thermoregulation, reducing the risk of heat illness that causes movement to deteriorate.
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- Adequate hydration maintains blood plasma volume, allowing efficient oxygen and nutrient delivery to working muscles and delaying the onset of fatigue.
- Fluid losses of around 2% of body mass can impair performance, so well-hydrated athletes sustain intensity for longer.
- Hydration supports concentration and coordination, helping athletes maintain skill accuracy and decision-making late in competition.
- Adequate fluid intake supports sweating and thermoregulation, reducing the risk of heat illness that causes movement to deteriorate.