Negative Effects of Alcohol on Physical Fitness and Athletic Performance.

Reiken, Gail B.

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ERIC Number: EJ436775

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Negative Effects of Alcohol on Physical Fitness and Athletic Performance.

Reiken, Gail B.

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v62 n8 p64-66 Oct 1991

Alcohol consumption affects virtually every organ and system of the body. The article examines the negative physiological and psychomotor effects of short-term alcohol consumption relevant to physical fitness and athletic performance. Educators must be responsible for reaching students and discussing the issue. (SM)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Physical Fitness, Physical Health, Sports Medicine, Teacher Responsibility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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