Week 7 Independent Study

Matching task Gels High in simple carbs, useful in endurance events lasting 90mins or longer Caffeine Must be monitored in moderate amounts to avoid dehydration Creatine It increases the availability of phosphocreatine in the muscles, which enables short, sharp, intense bursts of activity & faster recovery between intervals Protein powders most popular forms are whey, casein and soy & used to aid muscle growth and repair Beetroot juice helps to promote blood flow, oxygen uptake & reduces the oxygen cost of sub-max exercise (mod endurance)​ Diuretics these are prohibited as they can be a temporary weight loss method Vitamin & mineral These should be avoided as much as possible & instead corrected in the diet. Exceptions can be made in weight control sports BCAA Prevents muscle protein breakdown​ Reduces exercise induced muscle damage​ Reduces perception of fatigue A 400m printer is struggling to hit intensities over and over due to fatigue, what would you advise? protein shake creatine BCAA Footballers cannot use energy gels during half time True False The timing of protein intake could be more effective than the actual amount True False If you train fasted, regardless of event type, BCAA can be an effective supplementation True False Supplements please read the question below and provide your answer in the box below. How is the Nutritionist supplementing Footballers and WHY have these supplements been chosen for their event type? Can this apply to other sports? What supplements suit an endurance athlete why? What supplements suit an endurance strength (team sport) athlete why? What supplements suit a strength athlete why? What is the problem with an athlete consuming a meal 1 hour before training? What if this meal was high in fibre and fat? Explain how this affects digestion and absorption How comfortable are you with EVENT nutrition?What areas are you unsure of for either Activity 1 or Activity 2?Are there any areas that need more time