Gender-Specific Fueling for the Female Athlete
The Role of the Menstrual Cycle and The Importance of a Period
Heidi K. Strickler, MS RD CSSD METS I ISAK 1
Until recently, no one studied female athletes, no one talked about the menstrual cycle, and no one realized just how powerful a period can be. Come learn about how the menstrual cycle can affect the nutritional needs and training adaptations of female athletes, and how you, the sports science professional, can help your female athletes optimize their performance and overall well-being by simply paying attention to their period.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
What you will learn in this course:
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What happens during the menstrual cycle, the primary hormones involved, and key terms defined
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The physiological changes that happen in each phase, and how nutrition, training, recovery, and overall well-being are affected \
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How you can use purposeful nutrition & training strategies to reduce the severity of negative symptoms, including PMS
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Why and when female athletes are at increased risk for specific injuries, mental fatigue, and poor recovery, and how to nutrition can plan a role in prevention
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Specific vitamins and minerals to focus on and when
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Why Heidi believes that every woman's period is actually a superpower *The #1 thing you should start having your female athletes do TODAY.
CDR Performance Indicators: 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
CDR Learning Codes: 4060, 1070, 3020, 3100
CSSD Exam Competencies addressed:
1. Analyze and interpret available data in the context of enhancing athletic performance and health.
2. Design nutrition strategies for active individuals and populations applying the principles of energy metabolism.
3. Evaluate and interpret factors influencing substrate use and exercise metabolism data.
4. Evaluate factors that contribute to exercise-induced fatigue.
5. Explain the use of carbohydrates during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
6. Explain the use of carbohydrates during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
7. Explain the use of protein and amino acids during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
8. Describe vitamin and mineral requirements for training and exercise.9. Describe the efficacy of vitamin and mineral supplementation on health and performance
9. Design nutrition plans for individuals and groups incorporating exercise-specific recommendations for carbohydrates.
10. Evaluate special issues related to carbohydrates.
11. Design nutrition plans for individuals and groups incorporating exercise-specific recommendations for protein.
12. Evaluate effects of inadequate vitamin and mineral status on health and performance.
13. Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for pre-workout and precompetition, during training and competition, and for recovery following training and competition.
14. Assess fluid and electrolyte balance in training and performance.
15. Discuss the risks of hyponatremia on training and performance.
16. Design strategies for maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance before, during, and after exercise.
17. Evaluate fluid intake for training, performance, and recovery.
18. Evaluate dietary supplement use.
19. Advise clients regarding supplements and ergogenic aids using evidence-based analyses (e.g., effectiveness, quality control, safety, and legality).
20. Evaluate beverages for efficacy and application during training, competition, and recovery.
21. Evaluate the effect of supplemental products on hydration status.
22. Evaluate carbohydrate supplement products for training, performance and recovery.
23. Evaluate protein supplement products for training, performance, and recovery.
24. Describe energy balance (energy intake and expenditure) in active individuals and special populations.
25. Conduct nutrition assessments for active individuals and special populations.
26. Evaluate nutrition status for active individuals and special populations.
27. Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for recovery from sports injuries or overtraining.
28. Apply behavior modification coaching and counseling techniques.
29. Design nutrition strategies for active individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of the female athlete triad (disordered eating, amenorrhea, bone mineral loss).
Gender-Specific Fueling for the Female Athlete
The Role of the Menstrual Cycle and The Importance of a Period
Heidi K. Strickler, MS RD CSSD METS I ISAK 1
Until recently, no one studied female athletes, no one talked about the menstrual cycle, and no one realized just how powerful a period can be. Come learn about how the menstrual cycle can affect the nutritional needs and training adaptations of female athletes, and how you, the sports science professional, can help your female athletes optimize their performance and overall well-being by simply paying attention to their period.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
What you will learn in this course:
-
What happens during the menstrual cycle, the primary hormones involved, and key terms defined
-
The physiological changes that happen in each phase, and how nutrition, training, recovery, and overall well-being are affected \
-
How you can use purposeful nutrition & training strategies to reduce the severity of negative symptoms, including PMS
-
Why and when female athletes are at increased risk for specific injuries, mental fatigue, and poor recovery, and how to nutrition can plan a role in prevention
-
Specific vitamins and minerals to focus on and when
-
Why Heidi believes that every woman's period is actually a superpower *The #1 thing you should start having your female athletes do TODAY.
CDR Performance Indicators: 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
CDR Learning Codes: 4060, 1070, 3020, 3100
CSSD Exam Competencies addressed:
1. Analyze and interpret available data in the context of enhancing athletic performance and health.
2. Design nutrition strategies for active individuals and populations applying the principles of energy metabolism.
3. Evaluate and interpret factors influencing substrate use and exercise metabolism data.
4. Evaluate factors that contribute to exercise-induced fatigue.
5. Explain the use of carbohydrates during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
6. Explain the use of carbohydrates during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
7. Explain the use of protein and amino acids during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
8. Describe vitamin and mineral requirements for training and exercise.9. Describe the efficacy of vitamin and mineral supplementation on health and performance
9. Design nutrition plans for individuals and groups incorporating exercise-specific recommendations for carbohydrates.
10. Evaluate special issues related to carbohydrates.
11. Design nutrition plans for individuals and groups incorporating exercise-specific recommendations for protein.
12. Evaluate effects of inadequate vitamin and mineral status on health and performance.
13. Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for pre-workout and precompetition, during training and competition, and for recovery following training and competition.
14. Assess fluid and electrolyte balance in training and performance.
15. Discuss the risks of hyponatremia on training and performance.
16. Design strategies for maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance before, during, and after exercise.
17. Evaluate fluid intake for training, performance, and recovery.
18. Evaluate dietary supplement use.
19. Advise clients regarding supplements and ergogenic aids using evidence-based analyses (e.g., effectiveness, quality control, safety, and legality).
20. Evaluate beverages for efficacy and application during training, competition, and recovery.
21. Evaluate the effect of supplemental products on hydration status.
22. Evaluate carbohydrate supplement products for training, performance and recovery.
23. Evaluate protein supplement products for training, performance, and recovery.
24. Describe energy balance (energy intake and expenditure) in active individuals and special populations.
25. Conduct nutrition assessments for active individuals and special populations.
26. Evaluate nutrition status for active individuals and special populations.
27. Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for recovery from sports injuries or overtraining.
28. Apply behavior modification coaching and counseling techniques.
29. Design nutrition strategies for active individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of the female athlete triad (disordered eating, amenorrhea, bone mineral loss).