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Optimal sleep is critical for health and is considered one of the most potent performance enhancers available. During sleep, many processes take place including repairing and rebuilding muscle, enhancing immune function, and the pruning and forming of new memories. For an athlete, sub-optimal sleep can lead to impaired mood, shorter time to exhaustion, poor nutrition choices, and greater injury risk. Sleep Scientist Amy Bender, MS, PhD will discuss the role of the athletic trainer and sports health practitioners to ensure athletes get sufficient quantity, quality and timing of sleep – so athletes can perform better on and off the field.
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Course Expiration
ACSM
1
12/31/2020
BOC
1
12/31/2020
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
12/31/2020
Energy balance is a dynamic process that assumes that numerous biological and behavioral factors regulate and influence both sides of the energy balance equation. Thus, changing one side of the energy balance equation (energy intake) can and does influence the other side of the equation (energy expenditure). The energy cost of weight loss changes over time even when the level of energy restriction is held constant. Thus, individuals will lose weight differently on the same weight loss diet, even if no exercise is part of the weight loss plan. Active individuals, especially lean athletes, who desire weight loss should not restrict energy intake too dramatically to avoid loss of lean tissue. To preserve lean tissue during periods of energy restriction, adequate protein intake needs to be assessed and prescribed.
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Credits
Course Expiration
ACSM
1
01/01/2021
BOC
1
01/01/2021
USA Cycling Association
1
01/01/2021
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
01/01/2021
CSCCa
1
01/01/2021
The metabolic basis for changes in muscle mass is net muscle protein balance, i.e., the balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown (MPB). Many factors influence the response of MPS to protein ingestion following resistance exercise. However, the amount of protein consumed in a single serving following exercise is the most important factor that determines the magnitude of the MPS response. The optimal amount of protein to consume following exercise varies depending on a number of factors, including the characteristics of the exercise bout, the age of the individual, type of protein ingested, and possibly the amount of muscle mass an individual possesses.
Course Objectives
Describe the outcomes of the literature examining the muscle response to protein and resistance exercise
Recognize what is known about protein and resistance exercise, and what needs to be examined further
Utilize the research when making recommendations for anabolic muscle response
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Credits
Course Expiration
ACSM
1
01/01/2021
BOC
1
01/01/2021
USA Cycling Association
1
01/01/2021
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
01/01/2021
CSCCa
1
01/01/2021
The inflammatory response to an injury is an integral and important part of the healing process. Immobilization of a limb due to injury results in a sudden and dramatic loss of muscle mass, strength and function. Energy intake during a period of limb immobilization is often decreased from previously, but the decrease is unlikely to be as dramatic as may be initially considered. Careful determinations of energy expenditure and intake during recovery from injury are important aspects of nutritional management. A sudden and dramatic decrease in specific nutrient intake following a relatively severe injury will lead to impaired wound healing and/or increased muscle loss during periods of reduced activity. There is a theoretical rationale and/or preliminary evidence for the efficacy of several nutrients and nutraceuticals to counter muscle loss during limb immobilization and/or reduced physical activity following injury. However, not only must any available data be considered preliminary, an understanding of the optimal dose, timing and potentially harmful consequences are in need as well.
Course Objectives
Describe inflammation and its role in exercise and recovery
Recognize the research available to understand how nutrition impacts recovery
Utilize best practices when dealing with injuries and reduced activity
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Credits
Course Expiration
ACSM
1
01/01/2021
BOC
1
01/01/2021
USA Cycling Association
1
01/01/2021
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
01/01/2021
CSCCa
1
01/01/2021
Nitric Oxide (NO) is involved in several bodily processes, and exercise performance may be enhanced by augmenting NO production. NO can be synthesized by oxidation of the amino acid, L-arginine, or by reduction of nitrate to nitrite. Dietary supplements containing these NO precursors have been promoted as possible ergogenic aids. L-citrulline supplementation may enable a higher level of extracellular L-arginine and enhanced NO availability, but further studies are required to investigate its ergogenic potential. Dietary nitrate supplementation, typically via beetroot juice ingestion, has been shown to reduce oxygen cost of low-intensity exercise and to increase the time to exhaustion during high-intensity continuous and intermittent exercise. The efficacy of dietary supplementation with NO precursors is likely related to a range of factors.
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Credits
Course Expiration
ACSM
1
01/01/2021
BOC
1
01/01/2021
USA Cycling Association
1
01/01/2021
CSCCa
1
01/01/2021
Dietary interventions can alter the acute and chronic responses to interval-type exercise. The effect of specific dietary manipulations on interval training is difficult to draw conclusions from, as there have been limited studies in this area. Based on the research available, we may draw conclusions regarding carbohydrate availability, sodium bicarbonate, as well as beta-alanine, and their suggested role in performance adaptations.
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Credits
Course Expiration
ACSM
1
01/01/2021
BOC
0.5
01/01/2021
USA Cycling Association
1
01/01/2021
CSCCa
1
01/01/2021
A recorded version of the nutrition in sport: American Football webinar is now available. Hear from the authors of the American Football series of SSEs as they highlight a variety of topics related to sports science and American Football. Watch the full 2 hour webinar to receive 2 units of continuing education for ACSM, CDR or the BOC.
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Credits
Course Expiration
ACSM
2
01/01/2021
BOC
2
01/01/2021
Heat acclimatization (acclimation) occurs when repeated exercise-induced heat exposures are sufficiently stressful to invoke profuse sweating and elevate whole-body temperature. Biological adaptations to heat acclimation include reduced physiological strain, improved comfort, improved exercise capacity and a reduction in risk of serious heat illness during exposure to heat stress. Practical strategies to induce heat acclimation are discussed.
Course Objectives
Describe the mechanisms behind the exposure necessary to induce heat acclimatization.
Explain the benefits of allowing an athlete to heat acclimatize prior to an event or competition.
Utilize strategies to induce heat acclimation in a variety of athletes and settings.
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Credits
Course Expiration
ACSM
1
01/01/2021
BOC
1
01/01/2021
USA Cycling Association
1
01/01/2021
NSCA
0.1
01/01/2021
CSCCa
1
01/01/2021
When sweat rates are high, ad libitum fluid intake is often not adequate to full replace sweat losses. This can result in cumulative body water deficits (Hypohydration) that can negatively impact aerobic performance, particularly in warm-hot environments. Hypohydration occurs at a body water deficit of >2% body mass loss. Mechanisms behind impaired aerobic performance are discussed.
Course Objectives
Course
Credits
Course Expiration
ACSM
1
01/01/2021
BOC
1
01/01/2021
USA Cycling Association
1
01/01/2021
NSCA
0.1
01/01/2021
CSCCa
1
01/01/2021
