Weight Loss for Athletes: A Therapist's Guide

Course Description:

Let's face it, after you have worked with a patient/athlete for awhile....they tell you EVERYTHING!  Do you ever worry about the ways that your patient's/athlete's diet?  You KNOW that they aren't following good nutritional requirements/principles. Sometimes their dieting strategies are downright dangerous!  How can you help them??  Amanda Parsons, MA, RDN/LD walks the therapist through the proper principles for weight loss in athletes. 
She focuses on:
-Practical application to support the athlete's weight loss goal
-Understanding energy requirements to support optimal performance
-Identifying specific nutrients of importance
-Addressing common misconceptions
-Identifying sports nutrition strategies and practical applications to help the therapist guide their patient/athlete

Methods of Instruction:

Online video course

Course Instructor:

Amanda Parsons, MA, RDN/LD

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers.

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Identify the proper management of body composition
2. Recognize common dieting practices
3. Identify factors in determining a healthy weight
4. Describe factors of an athlete's energy and nutrient needs
5. Recognize the carbohydrates role in providing calorie need
6. Identify the main energy sources for active muscle
7. Identify proteins role in providing energy
8. Recognize situations that would require extra protein consumption
9. Recognize that a deficit of fat can cause performance issues in athletes
10. Identify the role of fats in a healthy body

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test