Creatine Use in Sport

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses how, although the research remains inconclusive on the issue, some observers have suggested that creatine use by young people adversely affects heat tolerance during exercise and therefore contributes to heat-related deaths in sports. To this end, this paper provides a review of the refereed literature to develop a background of heat-related injuries and the impact of creatine use on heat-related deaths. A summary of the research and salient findings is presented in the conclusion.

Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview.
Impact of Creatine Use on Young Athletes
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"There are a number of reasons why young athletes may be less heat tolerant during periods of exercise in hot, dry environments than their adult counterparts. According to Haymes, exercising in hot environments means that many children will achieve their maximal heart rates during periods of moderate-intensity exercise, but girls tend to experience more heat-related problems. While some studies have shown that the incidence of heat-related injuries was approximately the same in girls and boys during the summer months, there are some physiological differences that may play a role in contributing to higher rates of heat-related injuries for girls than boys (Haymes, 2003)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Anderson, E. S., Williams, D. M., & Winett, R. A. (2004). Social cognitive predictors of creatine use versus non-use among male, undergraduate recreational resistance trainers. Journal of Sport Behavior, 27(2), 170.
• Basu, R., & Samet, J. M. (2002). An exposure assessment study of ambient heat exposure in an elderly population in Baltimore, Maryland. Environmental Health Perspectives, 110(12), 1219.
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