The Effect of Sports Drinks on Performance.
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The Effect of Sports Drinks on Performance Victoria Pauling Candidate Number: 6126 Centre number: 27216 Contents Introduction and Plan Page 3 Literature Review Page 4 Discussion and Conclusion Page 7 Appraisal Page 9 Bibliography Page 10 Introduction and Planning The aim and purpose of this study is to find out how and why the consumption of sports drinks can enhance a sportspersons performance. Sports drinks were first introduced in the 1960's by the company Gatorade. Gatorade's drink was a combination of glucose, sodium and water that allowed rapid rehydration. Now there are many sports drinks on the market containing a range of ingredients. These drinks are designed to be consumed on a variety of occasions such as to prevent dehydration and to increase energy supplies during long distance races such as Marathons or after a triathlon. The study will research into why the body needs the ingredients of a sports drink to allow athletes to perform to the best of their ability. The three main areas to...


