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  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Science
  • Sports Medicine

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  • Extreme heat poses significant risks to human health, particularly for individuals engaged in outdoor activities.
  • Understanding the intersection of climate change, extreme heat events, and athletic program safety is crucial for protecting student athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To project future extreme heat trends across Texas throughout the 21st century.
  • To assess the attitudes of Texas athletic staff (coaches and athletic trainers) towards climate change and its impact on athletic programs and student athlete health.
  • To explore the need for adaptive strategies in athletic programs in response to projected climate shifts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized numerical climate simulations from the Community Earth System Model version 2 and the Climate Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP).
  • Analyzed projected changes in summer temperatures, heat indices, and wet bulb temperatures across Texas and its metropolitan areas.
  • Conducted a survey among high-school and university athletic staff to gauge their perceptions of climate change effects on athletics and athlete well-being.

Main Results:

  • Projected increases in heat indices beyond safe thresholds for outdoor sports activity by the mid-to-late 21st century.
  • Survey data indicated general acceptance of climate change among athletic staff, with recognition of the need for program adjustments.
  • A segment of athletic staff expressed skepticism regarding climate change and its implications for student athlete health and athletic programs.

Conclusions:

  • Future climate projections indicate increasingly hazardous heat conditions for outdoor athletic activities in Texas.
  • Effective communication strategies regarding climate change and health risks are essential to prompt necessary modifications in athletic program policies.
  • Interdisciplinary approaches integrating climate science and athletic community perspectives are vital for developing proactive heat safety measures.