Janse van Rensburg, Dina ChristinaPillay, LervasenHendricks, S.Hamuy Blanco, J.A. (Jessica)2021-11-042021-11-042020Janse van Rensburg, D.C., Pillay, L., Hendricks, S. et al. 2020, 'Year of the face mask : do`s and don’ts during exercise', South African Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 1-2.1015-5163 (print)2078-516X (online)10.17159/2078-516X/2020/v32i1a8615http://hdl.handle.net/2263/82569The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread anxiety and uncertainty regarding disease transmission. In many countries people are obliged to wear a face mask in public spaces. Individuals involved in sports participation at any level need to make informed decisions on wearing a face mask during exercise. Currently there is no scientific evidence on what to advise regarding the safety of wearing a face mask during exercise, or what type of mask to use. This short report aims to answer these questions in a structured and practical way.en© 2020 Health and Medical Publishing Group. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) International License.MasksExercisePhysical activityCorona virusPreventionHealthCOVID-19 pandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Article