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I am studying a First Diploma Sports Science course and I am stuck on a particular question and was wondering if you could answer it for me please? Describe the principles of personal hygiene in physical activity. Give ways in which you can reduce problems with the body through appropriate hygiene e.g. athletes foot and verrucas.
If you could help me out on this one it would be most appreciated.

I have been set a GCSE PE question and I wondered if you could help me. I have to show a clear understanding of how my chosen issue (which is smoking) directly affects short and long term performance and how physiological factors may harm the body. Hope you can help!

I have been given a booklet to complete for my GCSE PE could you please tell me what elements make up a balanced diet? So far I have carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, water, fibre, fruit and vegetables can you please tell me if all them are correct. Thank you so much

I was wondering if you could give me 3 other examples of sport competitors that have been found guilty taking drugs in different sport areas. Please include: What drug they took and how it affected their performance. Thank You Very Much!

I'm in Year 11 doing GSCE PE and I was wondering if you could help me. I've been set a question to research - it is:
‘Will under eating have a negative affect on athletes, if so what are they?’
Please could you help me?
Thanks.

Q. I am studying a First Diploma Sports Science course and I am stuck on a particular question and was wondering if you could answer it for me please? Describe the principles of personal hygiene in physical activity. Give ways in which you can reduce problems with the body through appropriate hygiene e.g. athletes foot and verrucas.
If you could help me out on this one it would be most appreciated.
15th January 2004

Personal hygiene is the way you look after your body. To reduce problems check your feet every day. Wash them every day. Wear clean socks every day. Use your own towel and dry your feet well. If you have itchy or flaky skin use powder or athlete's foot cream. Treat a verruca early with Verrugon or Bazooka.
Hope this helps

Q. I have been set a GCSE PE question and I wondered if you could help me. I have to show a clear understanding of how my chosen issue (which is smoking) directly affects short and long term performance and how physiological factors may harm the body. Hope you can help!
2nd November 2003

In the short term smoking increases carbon monoxide levels in the blood and reduces oxygen carrying capacity - so stamina is reduced. In the long term it has the same effect, but also damages the lungs to reduce your ability to take in air and extract oxygen. Your circulatory
system is also affected so that you cannot transport as much oxygen in the blood (narrower arteries, increased blood pressure etc). Of course, if you have lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, bronchitis etc you will not win Olympic Gold either. Hope this helps

Q. I have been given a booklet to complete for my GCSE PE could you please tell me what elements make up a balanced diet? So far I have carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, water, fibre, fruit and vegetables can you please tell me if all them are correct. Thank you so much
23rd October 2003

A balanced diet should include the following food types - carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, minerals, fibre. Fruit and vegetables would be considered to be examples of foods that contain carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals etc. Ok?

Q. I was wondering if you could give me 3 other examples of sport competitors that have been found guilty taking drugs in different sport areas. Please include: What drug they took and how it affected their performance. Thank You Very Much!
10th October 2003

A net search for drug takers in sport will reveal a host of sportsmen and women who have recently tested positive. You should select appropriate examples. It is not always clear how the athletes have benefited from drug use. Take each case on its merits and make your own judgement.

Q. Why is personal hygiene important (daily and after sport)? How are we hygienic? What is personal hygiene?
30th September 2003

Personal Hygiene simply relates to the process of keeping yourself clean. Regular washing of all areas of your body (skin, hair, teeth, feet etc) and your clothes reduces bacteria, prevents odour and minimises the risk of becoming infected or of passing on infections. You will be sweaty after sport. The heat and moisture produced are ideal breeding grounds for bacteria. Showering and changing clothes after playing sport is very important.

Q. I'm in Year 11 doing GSCE PE and I was wondering if you could help me. I've been set a question to research - it is:
‘Will under eating have a negative affect on athletes, if so what are they?’
Please could you help me?
Thanks.
22nd September 2003

Undereating will lead to a loss of bodyweight. In some activities this will reduce performance levels. Undereating will also reduce energy reserves, so endurance events will be affected quite badly. Loss of general energy from undereating will make the athlete lethargic and will reduce performance in activities requiring bursts of high energy e.g. games playing and sprinting. So, all things considered undereating is not good! Hope this helps.