Should They Be Taking That? Sports Supplements and Young Athletes
Thursday 8 October, 14:00 - 15:00
🏷️ From £90
📍 Online
Course outline:
Boarders often juggle demanding school schedules with busy sporting commitments. This webinar, led by a registered dietitian, will equip school staff with the knowledge to support healthy eating habits that optimise both performance and wellbeing. The session will provide practical, evidence-based strategies that can be applied in the boarding environment.
Training topics
- Principles of adolescent sports nutrition
- The role of meal timing in energy and recovery
- Practical snack and hydration strategies for boarding settings
- Common pitfalls (supplements, energy drinks, restrictive diets)
- Recognising when professional referral is needed
Learning outcomes:
- By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key nutritional needs of adolescent athletes.
- Recognise how food timing supports sports performance and recovery.
- Identify practical strategies to help boarders make healthy food choices.
- Spot potential warning signs of poor nutrition or disordered eating.
- Feel more confident in supporting boarders’ health, wellbeing, and sporting performance.
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