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From Science to the Bedside: Working in Applied Sport

From Science to the Bedside: Working in Applied Sport. Nutrition and dietetics. Nutrition is the science of the the role of nutrients in the body Biochemistry Metabolism Physiology Diet and health Dietetics is the application of the science in to practice. EIS. Performance Nutritionist.

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From Science to the Bedside: Working in Applied Sport

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  1. From Science to the Bedside: Working in Applied Sport

  2. Nutrition and dietetics • Nutrition is the science of the the role of nutrients in the body • Biochemistry • Metabolism • Physiology • Diet and health • Dietetics is the application of the science in to practice

  3. EIS Performance Nutritionist • Nutrition • Biochemistry • Physiology • Psychology • Health Elite Sport Practitioner Limited potential : 1-3 Intern : 3-5 A Grade : 5-7 Elite Practitioner : 7 +

  4. My Background • B.A. Physical Education • Coaching/Teaching Major • Tennis Coach • Collegiate Athlete • Intern at the USOC-S&C • M.S. Exercise Physiology • USA T & F, Rowing, Canoe/Kayak • Amateur Athlete • Track Coach • PhD. Movement Science • Researcher, Coach, Private Consultant

  5. Scope of practice General/Domestic science Clinical Performance

  6. Nutritional techniques Performance Nutrition Food diary Education Hydration monitoring Nutritional diagnostic Performance Body composition Menu planning Diet coaching Nutritional supplements

  7. Generalist and Specialist Services Generalist/Medical model Professional Athlete Sport Coach

  8. Sport Generalist and Specialist Services Specialist Professional Athlete Coach

  9. Working Within the Sport • How well do you understand the sport itself? • Can you adapt to the culture of the sport? • Have you ever been an athlete or coach and understand the pressure they are under? • Are you a real person? • Do you speak English?

  10. The Athletes Opinion • What was their name again-you know, that one “chick”? • You are referred to as the “Lost Dog” • Did you understand what he was saying? • They ask to see someone else….. • They are in your office chronically & send you a text when they are drunk after big competitions.

  11. What Science Tells Us….. What Athletes Do….. • Based on your body weight, eat this many grams of CHO, PRO, etc…. • Real Life: • The Athlete who is also an Analyst • The Athlete is just confused • The Athlete Shuts Down

  12. Performance Testing • The Lactate Threshold • Does it really exist? • VO2max • So what does it really tell us? • Is it really necessary? • How do you use this in applied sport?

  13. The Anatomy of a Medal • Deena Kastor & Meb Keflezighi • Marathon Medallists • Key considerations • Training • Heat Acclimation • Cold Suits • Glycerol • Pacing the Race

  14. Actual Work • Day to Day • Clinics for Assessment • Go see the athletes in the field • Talk with the coaches • Go to Sport conferences • Travel to Camp Venues • Food arrangement • Needs Analysis • Being part of the team

  15. Working as a Multidisciplinary Practitioner • Within EIS • NGB • Athlete and Coach

  16. QUESTIONS?

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