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This research study consisted of three phases of work that aimed to examine the hydration and fluid replacement knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in heat-acclimatized Singaporean youths. The main research purposes are: 1. To describe and explain fluid replacement and hydration knowledge, attitudes and practices of school-going youth who are involved in team sports -- 2. To elucidate the fluid replacement and hydration knowledge, attitudes of coaches of school and youth sports teams -- 3. To describe and explain the hydration status and physiological responses of youth team athletes to exercising in the heat during training and small-sided games -- 4. To evaluate the efficacy of a modular education programme for athletes and coaches on fluid replacement, hydration and recovery strategies for training and competition.