SPORTS NUTRITION

Duration: 3 hours/session; 1-2 sessions/week; for 1 month

Number of seats: 25

This course is designed to provide the participant advanced nutritional information to help athletes reach their optimal performance potentials. Facts and fallacies will be explored from a sports point of view. Topics to be covered include Nutrition for endurance athletes, nutrition for strength and power, energy production and metabolism, supplements facts and fads, and many topics related to the different methods of athletic training.

Video in English

Video in Arabic 

Nutrition and Performance

Nutrition for endurance athletes
Nutrition for strength and power
CHO Loading
Pre-event Meals
Food for Recovery
Post Event Meals
Caloric Analysis for Athletes and active individuals

Hydration

Water vs Sports Drinks
Drinking before, during, and after exercise for proper hydration

Making Weight

Fast Weight Loss for athletes to make a weight category

Supplements (Facts vs. Fads)

Casein, Soy, & Whey Protein
Amino Acid, BCAA and Glutamine
Fat Burners
Carnitine (L-Carnitine)
Ephedrine
Lactate Buffers
Thermo-Genesis Stimulants
Multi Vitamins and Antioxidants
Endurance Supplements
Alcohol
Nitric Oxide
Caffeine
Ginseng, Green Tea, and Guarana
Omega 3, 6, and 9
Creatine 

Delivery method: online (Zoom) training

Prerequisite: Nutrition for Optimal Health