Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the BPN course

    • Before You Start - Watch This Video
  • 2

    SECTION I: UNDERSTANDING THE BASKETBALL PLAYER

    • Introduction to Section I
  • 3

    Module 1: Physical Demands

    • [1.1] Understanding Physical Demands and Energy Systems in Basketball w Franc Garcia, PhD(c), MSc, CSCS

    • Quiz: Module 1

    • References + Research Papers (M1)
  • 4

    Module 2: Macronutrients for Basketball

    • [2.1] Macronutrients for Basketball w Marie Spano, MS, RD

    • Quiz: Module 2

    • [2.2] Performance Nutrition for Plant-Based Athletes w Dr. Nanci Guest, PhD

    • Quiz: Plant-Based Athletes

    • References + Research Papers (M2)
  • 5

    Module 3: Body Composition

    • [3.1] Physical Characteristics & Body Composition w Dr. Franc Garcia Garrido, PhD (c)

    • Quiz: Module 3

    • References + Research Papers (M3)
  • 6

    SECTION II: 'HUMAN FIRST' - SUPPORTING ATHLETE HEALTH

    • Introduction to Section II
  • 7

    Module 4: Athlete Health - Sleep, Digestion & Immunity

    • [4.1] Sleep, Health & Performance w Dr. Ian Dunican, PhD

    • Quiz - Sleep

    • [4.2] The Athlete Gut: Causes & Remedies w Dr. Patrick Wilson, PhD

    • Quiz - Digestion

    • [4.3] Immuno-Nutrition Strategies for Athletes w Dr. Marc Bubbs

    • Quiz - Immuno-Nutrition

    • References + Research Papers (M4)
  • 8

    SECTION III: GAME DAY & SUPPLEMENTATION

    • Introduction to Section III
  • 9

    Module 5: Game Day Fueling

    • [5.1] Game Day Fueling w Marie Spano, MS, RD

    • Quiz

    • References + Research Papers (M5)
  • 10

    Module 6: Supplementation

    • [6.1] Recovery & Supplementation w Marie Spano

    • Quiz

    • References + Research Papers (M6)
  • 11

    SECTION IV: MINDSET & MENTAL PERFORMANCE

    • Introduction to Section IV
  • 12

    Module 7: Mindsets

    • [7.1] The 3 Mindsets of Elite Performance w Dr. Alex Auerbach, PhD

    • Quiz

    • References + Research Papers (M7)
  • 13

    Module 8: Relationships

    • [8.1] Leveraging Relationships for Performance w Dr. Alex Auerbach, PhD

    • Quiz

    • References + Research Papers (M8)
  • 14

    Module 9: Habit Formation Strategies for Success

    • [9.1] You Are What You Repeatedly Do: Habit Formation Strategies for Success w Bryce Tully, MS

    • Quiz

    • References + Research Papers (M9)
  • 15

    SECTION V: SCIENCE TO 'REAL WORLD' PRACTICE

    • Introduction to Section V
  • 16

    Module 10: Case Studies

    • [10.1] Case Study #1 - Chronically Tired Basketball Player (with GI Concerns) w Marie Spano, RD, MS

    • [10.2] Case Study #2 - How an Athlete's Demands Impacts Body Fatness w Franc Garcia, PhD

    • [10.3] Case Study #3 - Using CGMs to Impact Behaviour Change in Pro Basketball Player w Dr. Marc Bubbs
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    BONUS: Live Roundtables

    • Roundtable #1 - Navin Hettiarachchi, former Washington Wizards (NBA), Athletic Therapist

    • Roundtable #2 - Henry Barrera, CSCS, Director of Basketball Performance, University of Arkansas
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    CLOSING REMARKS

    • Applying New Skills to Practice