Course curriculum
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Module 1 - Energy Systems & Training Demands in Football
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[1.1] "Energy Systems & Trainings Demands in College Football" w Charles Ashford, MSc, Univ. North Texas Football
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[1.2] "Physiological Demands of Pro Football" w Pratik Patel, RD, MSc, NY Giants
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[1.3] “Feeding the American Football Athlete: What’s the Current State of Play?" w Charles Ashford, MSc, Univ. North Texas Football
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Module 1: Quiz
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Research Papers to Explore
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Module 2 - Football Players: Characteristics & Body Composition
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[2.1} "Player Characteristics" w Charles Ashford, MSc, Univ. North Texas Football
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[2.2] "Body Composition" w Charles Ashford, MSc, Univ. North Texas Football
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[2.3] "Body Comp in Football: Blending Critical Thinking & Objective Metrics" w Peter Ritz, RD, MS, Northwestern Football
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[2.4] "Body Composition & Testing Tools" w Dr. Shawn Arent, PhD
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Module 2: Quiz
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Research Papers to Explore
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Module 3 - Macronutrients & Supplementation
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[3.1] "Macronutrients in Football" w Charles Ashford, MSc, Univ. North Texas
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[3.2] “Practical Concepts for Meeting the Nutrition Needs of Athletes” w Kate Callaway, MS, RD, Carolina Panthers Director Performance Nutrition
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[3.3] "Supplements in Football" w Charles Ashford, MSc, Univ. North Texas
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[3.4] “Omega-3 Index in Football Players” with Peter Ritz, MS, RD, Northwestern Football Nutrition
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Module 3: Quiz
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Research Papers to Explore
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Module 4 - Hydration
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[4.1] "Hydration in Football" w Charles Ashford, Univ. North Texas Football
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[4.2] "Hydration Testing for American Football Players" w Andy Blow, Sport Scientist
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[4.3] Hydration Q/A with Dr. Stavros Kavouras, PhD, Director of Hydration Science Lab ASU
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Module 4: Quiz
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Research Papers to Explore
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Module 5 - Nutritional Periodization in Football
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[5.1] "Periodizing Nutrition in Football" w Pratik Patel, RD, MSc, NY Giants
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[5.2] “The Most Important X-Factor in Nutrition” with John Parenti, MS, RD, Miami Dolphins Director of Nutrition
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Module 5 - Quiz
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Module 6 - Recovery in Football
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[6.1] "Recovery Nutrition: Training & Game Day" w Pratik Patel, RD, MSc, NY Giants
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[6.2] "The Recovery Period in College Football" w Charles, Ashford, MSc, Univ. North Texas Football
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[6.3] “Nutrition for Injury & Return to Play” with Kyle Sammons, MS, CSCS, Arizona Cardinals
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Module 6 - Recovery Nutrition Quiz
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[6.4] Sleep, Recovery & Athlete Performance w Dr. Ian Dunican, PhD, Sleep Scientist
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[6.5] “Recovery Modalities: The Power of Breath” with Michael Watts, MS, Under Armour
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Sleep, Recovery & Athlete Performance - Quiz
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Research Papers to Explore
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Module 7 - Case Studies
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[7.1] Case Study 1 - The Presentation
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[7.2] Case Study 1 - The Explanation & Rationale
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Case Study 1 - Quiz
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[7.3] Case Study 2 - The Presentation
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[7.4] Case Study 2 - The Explanation & Rationale
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Case Study 2 - Quiz
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Module 8 - Mindset & Mental Performance
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[8.1] The 3 Mindsets of Elite Performance w Dr. Alex Auerbach, PhD
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[8.2] Leveraging Relationships for Performance w Dr. Alex Auerbach, PhD
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Module 9 - Concussion & Mental Health
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[9.1] "Nutrition for Concussion in Football Players" w Dr. Matt Frakes, PhD, LSU Director of Nutrition
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[9.2] "Putting the Pads on Concussion Recovery" w Dr. Matt Frakes, PhD, LSU Director of Nutrition
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Nutrition for Concussion - Quiz
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[9.3] "Mental Health Awareness Is Not Enough - Time for Action" with psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD
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[9.4] Pressure, Anxiety & Supporting Mental Health in Young Athletes w Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD
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[9.5] "Chronic Pain & Meditation in Athletes", Dr. Abhimanyu Sud, MD
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Chronic Pain - Quiz
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Research Papers to Explore
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Module 10 - Coaches Corner: Leadership & Lessons from the Trenches
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[10.1] “5 Things I’ve Changed My Mind About” with Will Greenberg, MSc, Buffalo Bills Assistant S/C
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[10.2] Dr. Fergus Connolly - Q/A Part 1
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[10.3] Dr. Fergus Connolly - Q/A Part 2
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[10.4] Lessons in the Trenches w John Parenti, MS, RD of the Miami Dolphins
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[10.5 - Part1] "Learning in 'Real World' Football" w Pratik Patel, RD, MS, NY Giants
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[10.5 - Part 2] "Learning in 'Real World' Football" w Pratik Patel, RD, MS, NY Giants
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[10.6] “Coaching My Former Self" with Matt Nichol, Director of Player Performance Hamilton Tigercats & Founder Biosteel
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Course References
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Football Performance Nutrition - Course References
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Instructor(s)
Primary Author
Pratik Patel
Primary Author
Charles Ashford