What you'll learn

What is a Dietary Supplement?
How big is the Supplement Market?
How is the Supplement Market Regulated?
Why are Supplements popular with Athletes?
Should an Athlete have any Concerns when they take a Supplement?
What info on a Food Label should an Athlete be most Concerned about?
How can I tell if the Products I take are Safe?

Course content

9 sections • 19 lectures • 3h 4m total length

Introduction to Course0:33
A great overview of the importance of examining your the issue of supplementation for sports. Be educated about this decision, don't leave it to chance.

Supplement Market3:17
An ever expanding supplement market, but is that a good thing? Let's explore!
Safety of Dietary Supplements4:11
Safety of supplements comes under question when it is not a regulated industry, buyer beware!
Supplementation Regulation3:46
It is important to understand the overall issues surrounding the supplement industry.
Supplement Safety4:10
An overview of supplement safety and what an athlete needs to know to guide them through this jungle of an industry.

Energy Drinks: Do Athletes need them?1:00
Now a multi-billion dollar a year industry, but should athletes be consuming energy drinks?
Creatine: Is it for Athletes?1:00
Creatine---the most talked about supplement in the past two decades but do we have all the answers yet?
Top 3 Secrets the Salesperson at the Supplement store does not want you to know1:00
Not all cards are on the table when you go to purchase supplement products...learn to ask the right questions.

Dangers of Energy Drinks for Athletes37:19

Tavis Piattoly goes into more depth about the Energy drink industry and some of their current marketing tactics.
Pre-Workout Supplements: Good, Bad and Ugly1:03:45
An in depth look at the hottest topic in sports supplements.
Are any Supplements Ok for an Athlete?27:12
An exploration into Supplementation and their attraction to athletes.
Protein Supplementation for the Athlete?18:03
Protein supplementation is the number 1 sports supplement. Learn if protein supplements are necessary for the athlete and if so how much and what kind.

Requirements

No specific requirements needed to take this course.

Description

Many studies and reports clearly show that supplements are very popular with athletes. In this course you will learn if the products you take or consider taking safe? This should be a mandatory introduction course for any coach, athlete or parent to learn about supplementation for athletes.

Who this course is for:

Coaches
Parents
Athletes
Athletic Trainers
Sports Dietitian

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Course content

Introduction to Course1 lecture • 1min

What is a Dietary Supplement?1 lecture • 1min

Supplement Safety: Does this Affect You?4 lectures • 15min

A MIndset: Athletes and Sport Supplements2 lectures • 5min

Athlete Concerns: Sports Supplementation3 lectures • 14min

Articles on Sports Supplements3 lectures • 3min

Audio (Podcast) on Sports Supplements4 lectures • 2hr 26min

Course Summary1 lecture • 3min

Course Exam0

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