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Athletes with spinal cord injury (SCI) often have reduced resting metabolic rate (RMR) and increased body fat due to lower active muscle mass and decreased metabolic rate, necessitating dietary adjustments to prevent nutrient deficiencies. Athletes with amputations (AMP) experience a reduction in fat-free mass (FFM), leading to a decreased RMR, particularly in those with lower-leg amputations. Athletes with cerebral palsy (CP) often face higher energy costs due to less efficient movements and muscle stiffness. Limited visual feedback in athletes with visual impairments (VI) impacts motor learning and pacing, which can alter performance timing and pacing efficiency, especially in sports like swimming. Athletes with VI may lack visual feedback to gauge hydration and energy status. There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to assessing body composition in Para athletes due to the diverse impacts of impairments, which result in unique distributions of muscle and fat across different impairment types and activity levels. This requires tailored assessment methods to provide accurate and meaningful data.
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ACSM
1
03/31/2028
BOC
1
03/31/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
04/18/2028
CSCCa
1
03/31/2028
The postpartum period is a time of rapid transition from a physical, psychological and social perspective. When returning to sport postpartum, load management is essential with a gradual progression in activity recommended. Appropriate hydration and fueling is critical for the postpartum athlete, especially if they are lactating. With appropriate guidance and robust support, athlete-mothers can return to peak performance postpartum.
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ACSM
1
03/27/2028
BOC
1
03/27/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
04/01/2028
CSCCa
1
03/27/2028
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are often caused by trauma or congenital disorders, leading to varying degrees of motor, sensory and autonomic function loss. The extent of these losses depends on the lesion level and completeness which also influences the autonomic nervous system function that is essential for understanding altered cardiovascular and respiratory responses to exercise. Athletes with SCI face heightened thermoregulatory challenges due to a reduction in afferent input to and efferent control of the thermoregulatory system, making these athletes more susceptible to heat illness. Consequently, managing heat stress in athletes with SCI is crucial for their safety and performance during sports.
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Credits
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ACSM
1
03/21/2028
BOC
1
03/21/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
03/31/2028
CSCCa
1
03/21/2028
The management of fluctuating blood glucose levels in athletes with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is crucial for both safety and performance during training, sport and competition. Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) is a major barrier to most forms of exercise, but activity-related high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) can also occur with some forms of intense exercise and when insulin dose adjustments are suboptimal for exercise. Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) offer real-time insights into interstitial glucose levels, as a proxy for circulating blood glucose concentrations, for these individuals and their coaching and support teams. Endurance and resistance training present unique challenges in glucose self-management for physically active individuals with T1D, as aerobic exercise generally decreases glucose levels while anaerobic exercise keeps glucose more stable or can increase it. With competition, glucose levels may rise because of stress hormones, but then glucose levels can drop into the hypoglycemic range (low blood glucose levels) in recovery. Proactive blood glucose measures guided by CGM are critical. CGM data helps to inform carbohydrate intake strategies for training and competition, and to help guide more appropriate insulin adjustments for different forms of activity (e.g., aerobic, anaerobic, mixed), with the primary goal of reducing the occurrence of both hypo- and hyperglycemia.
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ACSM
1
02/25/2028
BOC
1
02/25/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1.25
03/03/2028
CSCCa
1
02/25/2028
Sexual reproduction is one of the most notable sex differences. During puberty girls experience menarche, which signals the ‘official start’ of the menstrual cycle and persists until menopause. During the menstrual cycle, the ovarian hormones oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate in a predictable repeating pattern, although it should be noted that there is large inter- and intra-individual variability in cycle length and hormone levels. Aside from their paradigmatic roles, oestrogen and progesterone have been shown to have non-reproductive functions. As such, the menstrual cycle has developed - over the last century - into a topic of interest for female athletes from a health and performance perspective.
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Course Expiration
ACSM
1
02/13/2028
BOC
1
02/13/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
02/10/2028
CSCCa
1
02/13/2028
