Athlete Performance Nutrition

Introduction - Dr. Marc Bubbs

[1.1] Sleep – Athlete Fundamentals

[1.2] Sleep Extension: How It Impacts Athlete Performance (Dr. Cheri Mah, MD)

Knowledge Confirmation 1.2

[1.3] Sleep – Impacts on Performance

[1.4] Biggest Sleep Challenges for Athletes (Dr. Meeta Singh, MD)

Knowledge Confirmation 1.4

[1.5] Sleep & Impacts on Mental Performance (Dr. Norah Simpson, PhD)

Knowledge Confirmation 1.5

[1.6] Sleep – Timing & Solutions

Module 1 - Quiz

Research Papers to Explore - Sleep

[2.1] The Athlete Gut

[2.2] How Intense (and Prolonged) Training Impacts Athlete Gut Health (Dr. Patrick Wilson, PhD)

Knowledge Confirmation 2.2

[2.3] The Athlete Gut Signature

[2.4] The Gut-Brain Connection (Dr. Miguel Mateas, PhD)

Knowledge Confirmation 2.4

[2.5] Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) vs Symptoms - Implications for Athletes (Ben Brown, ND)

Knowledge Confirmation 2.5

[2.6] Digestion Solutions

Module 2 - Quiz

Research Papers to Explore - The Athlete Gut

[3.1] Blood Glucose & Athlete Health

[3.2] Blood Glucose & Overall Health

[3.3] Understanding 'Insulin Spikes' & First Insulin Response (w Dr. Nicola Guess, PhD)

[3.4] Coaches & Metabolic Health - 5 Biomarkers to Assess (w Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD)

[3.5] Are Retired Football Players at Increase Risk of Heart Disease & Diabetes?

[3.6] Glycemic Index & CGMs in Athletes

[3.7] Understanding Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Impact Nutrition Effects (w Dr. Nanci Guest, PhD)

Module 3 - Quiz

Research Papers to Explore - Blood Glucose

[4.1] Physique Nutrition

[4.2] Macros & Fueling Pattern of Elite Bodybuilders (Andrew Chappell, PhD)

[4.3] Nutrition Strategies for Getting Leaner

[4.4] Effects of Caffeine Intake on Muscle Strength and Power w/ Jozo Grgic MSc

[4.5] Body Composition - Testing Methods

[4.6] Comparing Body Composition Testing Methods (w Dr. Shawn Arent, PhD)

[4.7] Body Comp Testing in Pro Soccer - What Test? How Often? Why ? (Dr. Emma Tester, PhD)

[4.8] Body Composition in Elite Bodybuilders (& Lessons for Sport) [Andrew Chappell, PhD]

Module 4 - Quiz

Research Papers to Explore - Body Composition

[5.1] Endurance Nutrition

[5.2] The History of Carbs in Endurance Sport (Dr. Sam Impey, PhD)

[5.3] The Physiology of 3 Fasted Training Strategies (Dr. Sam Impey, PhD)

[5.4] Periodized Endurance Nutrition

[5.5] Race Day Vs. Training Day - Nutrition Strategies (Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, PhD)

[5.6] Supplements for Endurance Athletes

[5.7] Your Genetics, Caffeine & Endurance Performance (w Dr. Nanci Guest, PhD)

[5.8] Periodized Body Composition in Endurance Athletes (Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, PhD)

Module 5 - Quiz

Research Papers to Explore - Endurance

[6.1] Team Sport Nutrition

[6.2] Understanding Physical Demands to Inform Performance Nutrition (Dr. Liam Anderson, PhD)

[6.3] Fueling for the Damage-Induced in Contact Sport (Dr. Graeme Close, PhD)

[6.4] Pre Season Fueling

[6.5] Why Pre-Season Fueling is Key for Athletes (Dr. Matt Frakes, PhD)

[6.6] How to Fuel & Connect with Pro Athletes (Dr. Emma Tester, PhD)

[6.7] The Value of a Performance Chef in Athlete (And Practitioner) Success

[6.8] Half-Time Strategies & Compressed Schedules

Module 6 - Quiz

Research Papers to Explore - Team Sport

[7.1] Recovery Biomarkers

[7.2] Recovery Biomarkers & Female Athletes (Dr. Alan Walker, PhD)

[7.3] Recovery Nutrition

[7.4] Recovery Nutrition Post-Game (Dr. Liam Anderson, PhD)

[7.5] Understanding Low Energy Availability in Athletes (Dr. Jose Areta, PhD)

[7.6] Novel Biomarkers of Low Energy Availability in Athletes (Dr. Jose Areta, PhD)

[7.7] Nutrition Strategies for Tendon Health (Dr. Keith Baar, PhD)

[7.8] Micronutrients & Supplements

Module 7 - Quiz

[8.1] Understanding the Immune System - Innate & Adaptive (Dr. David Pyne, PhD)

[8.2] Factors That Can Lower Athlete Immunity (Dr. Michael Gleeson, PhD)

[8.3] Probiotics, Carbohydrates & Athlete Immunity (Dr. David Pyne, PhD)

[8.4] Key Micronutrients for Athlete Immunity (Dr. Michael Gleeson, PhD)

[8.5] Common Immune Myths & Key Foods to Optimize Immunity (Dr. Jenna Macciochi, PhD)

[8.6] Immuno-Nutrition Strategies

Module 8 - Quiz

[9.1] Concussion & Brain Health

[9.2] Concussion Recovery

[9.4] Concussion Nutrition

Module 9 - Quiz

[10.1] Emotions & The Brain

[10.2] Power of Emotions

[10.3] The Difference Between 'I Failed' & 'I Am a Failure'

[10.4] Leadership

[10.5] Social Media & Narcissism - How Hyper-Individualism Impacts Team Your Team

[10.6] What Is Culture?

Module 10 - Quiz

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