HYDRATION POLICY
- The Total Martial Arts Centre provides ample opportunities for hydration during activities.
- The Total Martial Arts Centre provides drinking water and cups free of charge during activities.
- The Total Martial Arts Centre recommends students bring their own drink bottles for use during training programs.
Introduction
The Total Martial Arts Centre provides programs that have both sporting and educational opportunities for students. The purpose of this policy statement is to ensure that students become aware of the benefits of proper hydration practices before, during and after physical activity.
It is essential therefore that adults accompanying students to The Total Martial Arts Centre classes and events ensure that students are not placed at risk and are properly hydrated before participating in physical activity.
Thirst is a poor indicator of fluid need and students are encouraged to hydrate before, during and after training.
Guidelines
The following guidelines are suggested for all The Total Martial Arts Centre events:
- Instructors should ensure that water is available at all times. Other fluids which may be used include diluted sports drinks, diluted cordial and diluted fruit juices. Carbonated drinks should not be used.
- Scheduled breaks should be used to actively promote the benefits of hydration to participants.
- Classes may designate their own water carriers. These may be students and/or adults but should not be the instructor.
- Individual water bottles should be located immediately next to the training area to enable students to help themselves (at appropriate times) during training.
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