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There has been considerable interest recently in the concept of sweat biomarkers, which is generally defined as the use of sweat as a non-invasive alternative to blood analysis to provide insights into human physiology, health, and performance. Despite recent technological advances in wearable devices the application of sweat diagnostics in sports science has been limited to date. This course will discuss the challenges of utilizing sweat biomarkers and wearable technologies as well as where future work is needed.
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ACSM
1
02/06/2026
BOC
1
02/06/2026
Team sport athletes are at risk of training and competing in a hypohydrated state when fluid losses are large and/or there are challenges with fluid availability or opportunity to drink. Technical skill and cognitive function are essential to team sport athlete performance and may be impaired with hypohydration, especially when combined with heat stress. The mechanism of cognitive impairment with hypohydration is not fully understood. Decrements in cognitive function, skill and physical performance in team sports are more likely to occur when hypohydration levels are > 2% body mass loss, but there is significant inter-individual variability in the effect of hypohydration on team sport performance.
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ACSM
1
09/09/2024
BOC
1
09/09/2024
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
09/09/2024
CSCCa
1
09/09/2024
Session 2 from the 2021 ACSM/GSSI Go the Distance Summer Symposium features Lindsay Baker PhD, FACSM and Anthony Wolfe MS of GSSI. Due to the high variability of sweat fluid losses and sweat sodium concentration, it is important for athletes to develop hydration plans based upon individual needs to support performance safety during exercise. Lindsay and Anthony discuss the research and validation behind the development of the Gx Sweat Patch, as well as the technology utilized to bring sweat testing and application of the sweat data to the consumer.
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Discuss the variability of sweat sodium concentration and sweat fluid losses in athletes based upon published sweat normative data
Describe the validity of the Gx sweat patch and how it compares to standardized sweat testing methods
Utilize the data collected from the Gx sweat patch to develop customized hydration plans for individual athletes
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ACSM
0.75
07/14/2024
CSCCa
0.75
07/04/2024
Dehydration (>2% reduction in body mass) can result in decreased performance and delayed recovery. Although it has not been largely studied, there is limited evidence that suggests that dehydration may exacerbate exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) and prolong recovery. The proposed mechanisms for the adverse effects of dehydration on EIMD include alterations in cell volume and ion flux, cell membrane disruption, impaired excitation-contraction coupling, decreased skeletal blood flow, modified red blood cell properties, and/or intensification of maladaptive signaling.
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ACSM
1
10/21/2023
BOC
1
10/21/2023
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
10/21/2023
CSCCa
1
10/21/2023
This session, developed by the team at Performance 365 in partnership with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and presented by Sports Dietitian Jen Ketterly, provides an overview on hydration strategies and explores the applications and factors impacting intake that have been affected by COVID-19. Disclaimer: Jen Ketterly is a founding member of the Performance 365 consulting group and this presentation was sponsored by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute.
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ACSM
0.5
08/11/2023
BOC
0.75
08/11/2023
Commission on Dietetic Registration
0.5
08/11/2023
CSCCa
.5
08/11/2023
Indian spices have been historically regarded as powerful health aids, but scientists have begun researching specific effects only recently. This session will provide a review of scientific support for various Indian spices and their effects on health. The session will provide an understanding of each Indian spice, including its origin and proposed uses. In this session, Sports Dietitian Susan Kundrat will also summarize recent scientific evidence related to health benefits and outline practical applications and recommendations for the use of Indian spices, specifically turmeric, ginger, fenugreek, and cinnamon.
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ACSM
1
06/09/2023
BOC
1
06/09/2023
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
06/09/2023
CSCCa
1
06/09/2023
Dehydration is known to impair physical performance. Additionally, dehydration and hyperthermia take a toll on other systems and organs of the body such as the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems and the brain. Dehydration is influenced by environmental conditions as well as the athlete’s training status, thus influencing an athlete’s core temperature. The impact of dehydration varies among individuals and depends upon factors such as training status, intensity of exercise, environmental conditions and acclimatization status. Hydrating during training or competition by consuming fluids is the best way to prevent or alleviate the effects of dehydration on performance.
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ACSM
1
05/27/2023
BOC
1
05/27/2023
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
05/27/2023
CSCCa
1
05/27/2023