Pre-game Meal and Half-time Recovery Nutrition for Athletes

Learn how to eat the right foods at the right time to improve your athletic performance!

Created byRonnie Harper , Tavis Piattoly MS, LDN, RD

Last updated 7/2013

English

What you'll learn

What are my challenges of eating a quality pre-game meal?
Does timing of when I eat affect my performance?
What is the pre-game meal pyramid and how do I apply it?
What foods/meals should I avoid on gameday?
How do I eat a quality pre-game meal when I am on a budget?
How can what I consume during half-time affect my performance?

Course content

10 sections • 18 lectures • 59m total length

Battle for Resources0:46
The body is constantly under stress to decide where to put its resources when the body is trying to digest food and exercise at the same time.

Significance of the Pre-game Meal0:33
Why is this important? Eating the right foods at the right time?
Challenges for the Athlete1:06
In order to accomplish this goal, athletes need to learn how to overcome their challenges of eating a pre-event meal to fuel their body for optimal performance.
Challenges for the School1:09
The school or facility often attempts to provide the meal for the athletes and when doing so has its own challenges.

Things to Remember: Pre-Game Meal2:15
A quick list to remind you of how to effectively implement an effective plan.
Timing of Pre-game Meal0:45
It is very important to learn the role of timing when it comes to eating before an physical exercise.
Examples of Eating Patterns: Game Day2:12
Provided are some great examples of an eating pattern for day or night games.
Examples of Winning Pre-Game Meals for Afternoon and Evening Game2:18
Some great examples of winning pre-game meals for the athlete, coach and parent.

Goals of Half-time Nutrition1:42
The overall goals of eating the right foods at the right time are reinforced to give athletes the right mentality to be successful.
Half-time Hydration Needs1:33
Not only is learning to eat before an event important but also how to fuel your body during halftime.
Benefits of a Superstarch Carbohydrate5:15
A great overview of a revolutionary new product to help sustain energy during exercise.

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Description

Gain an advantage and learn how to eat the right foods at the right time to improve your athletic performance. Coaches, athletes, parents will learn how food impacts athletic performance. A lot of practical tips and guidelines that can be easily applied.

Who this course is for:

Athletes, Coaches, Parents, Athletic Trainers, Strength Coaches, Sports Dietitians

Pre-game Meal and Half-time Recovery Nutrition for Athletes

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Course content

Course Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Challenges of the Pre-Game Meal3 lectures • 3min

Timing of the Pre-Game Meal4 lectures • 8min

Pre-Game Meal Pyramid1 lecture • 2min

What Foods/Meals to Avoid2 lectures • 4min

Eating on a Budget2 lectures • 3min

Half-Time Nutrition3 lectures • 9min

In Review1 lecture • 1min

Course Exam0

Course Video1 lecture • 30min

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