EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, A REVIEW

Abstract

The International Olympic Committee considers environmental sustainability the Third Pillar of the Olympic Movement. Moreover, several sports organisations and industry segments were paying close attention to the environmental impact of their events and activities. Therefore, it is important to consider an environmental factor affecting various sports and player activities. Earlier research has highlighted the ways in which sporting events benefit our planet, our communities, our economies, our cultures, and our governments. The disadvantages of athletic activities have received less attention. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to provide a high-level overview of the effects of the environment on sports performance. 

Keywords: pollution, heat, Air quality, physical activity, Athletic performance