Course Overview
A comprehensive sports nutrition course designed specifically for coaches working with ultra-distance athletes. Created by renowned sports dietitian, Bob Seebohar, this course prepares coaches to educate and guide their athletes to healthy and optimal performance.
Contributor
Bob Seebohar, MS, RD
Bob holds a BS in Exercise and Sports Science from Colorado State University, and dual masters degrees (MS) in Health/Exercise Science and Food Science/ Human Nutrition. Bob is a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. He is a former Director of Sports Nutrition for the University of Florida and served as a sport dietitian for the 2008 US Olympic Team and the personal sport dietitian/ exercise physiologist for the Olympic Triathlon Team. He is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, Certified Strength, and Conditioning Specialist and a High-Performance Triathlon Coach.
As a nutrition coach, Bob specializes in enhancing health and improving performance by improving metabolic efficiency, a nutrition strategy centered around controlling blood sugar and teaching the body to burn fat. He has worked with all ages and abilities of athletes including high schoolers/juniors, recreationally active adults, professional athletes and Olympians.
∞ About UESCA
About UESCA
United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) is the leader in endurance sports coaching education. Established in 2014, the goal of UESCA is to raise the standard of endurance sports education by producing the highest-quality, science-based content via researching the latest and most pertinent research and by selecting top experts across various disciplines to provide content.
Just as important, we strive to provide exceptional customer service and support to those thinking of purchasing a certification, and to our existing coaches.
∞ Nutrition Certification Development Process
Why We Created a Sports Nutrition Certification Specifically for Ultra Distance Athletes?
The field of endurance sports nutrition is a broad and comprehensive category that can be applied to endurance athletes of all types. But when it comes to ultra-distance training and racing, new and unique challenges and needs arise. We created this course as a more specific approach to this athlete demographic.
The UESCA ULTRA Endurance Sports Nutrition Certification is developed by renowned endurance sports dietitian Bob Seebohar RD. This comprehensive sports nutrition course specifically addresses the unique nutritional challenges and needs of athletes training and competing in ultra-distance endurance events such as ultrarunning and long distance triathlon. This course is designed to prepare coaches to educate and guide athletes to healthy and optimal performance from a nutritional stand point.
The course is 100% video-based, with closed-caption, and includes Key Points and Time Stamps, and the downloadable slide deck.
What You’ll Learn
The UESCA Ultra Endurance Sports Nutrition Certification comprehensively covers nutrition related physiology specific to ultra-distance endurance athletes. You’ll learn the function of the various systems of the body and how they are uniquely impacted by long endurance training and gain practical tools to guide athletes nutritionally. Additionally you’ll learn nutrient timing around training and racing, how to periodize nutrition, build metabolic efficiency, and how to address masters and female athletes’ unique needs. You’ll also learn gut training protocols, race day nutrition plan development and gain insights on the impact of environmental factors. Lastly, you’ll learn about common supplements and physiological and biomarker testing common to ultra-distance athletes.
What’s Included
20 Video-based Online Modules
Downloadable Full Course Slide Deck (PDF) Module Practice Quizzes
Online Practice Exam and Final Exam
Email Study Support
The Certification Modules
∞ Module 1: Introduction
∞ Module 2: Scope of practice
∞ Module 3: Cognitive assessment and coaching
∞ Module 4: Energy systems
∞ Module 5: Nervous system
∞ Module 6: Immune system
∞ Module 7: Lymphatic system
∞ Module 8: Endocrine system
∞ Module 9: Digestive system
∞ Module 10: Macronutrients
∞ Module 11: Micronutrients
∞ Module 12: Metabolism
∞ Module 13: Nutrition periodization
∞ Module 14: Metabolic Efficiency Training
∞ Module 15: Metabolic Efficiency
Training Nutrition Strategies
∞ Module 16: Nutrient timing
∞ Module 17: Training the gut
∞ Module 18 : Supplements
∞ Module 19: Physiological and biomarker testing
∞ Module 20: Environmental considerations
Testimonials
I have always appreciated that UESCA follows the science when it comes to the certification programs it offers; the UESCA Endurance Sports Nutrition Certification is no exception. Bob Seebohar does an excellent job in presenting the information by taking the science and applying it in such a way so that coaches, such as myself, can better help our athletes. The entire course is a wealth of information and I refer to the modules regularly in order to glean more from them. I would highly recommend the UESCA Endurance Sports Nutrition Certification to anyone looking to expand their breadth and depth of coaching knowledge!
— Sam Davis
As a already Certified Running Coach, I wanted to take a science-backed knowledgeable course in nutrition to help my athletes the best I can. UESCA provided just that with the Endurance Sports Nutrition Course. The modules were well thought out based on the scientific facts and I loved the video and pdf format. I'm happy with my decision to get certified as a UESCA Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach.
— Becky Hemmert
Ultra Endurance Sports Nutrition Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction
∞ Introduction and Best Study Practices
∞ What you can expect to learn
∞ Introduction of Course Presenter: Bob Seebohar
Module 2: Scope of Practice
∞ Clear guidelines for Scope of Practice
∞ How to stay legal
Module 3: Cognitive Assessment and Coaching
∞ Cognitive Assessment and Coaching – Progression Steps
∞ Dietary Assessment Overview
∞ Psychological Readiness Overview
∞ Intuitive Eating Overview
∞ Intuitive Eating Guiding Principles
∞ Intuitive Eating – Types of Hunger
∞ Goal Setting
∞ Stages of Change Model
Module 4: Energy Systems
∞ Overview of the Energy Systems
o ATP-CP
o Glycolysis
o Aerobic System
Module 5: Nervous System
∞ Nervous System Overview
o Types of Neurons
∞ Parts of the CNS
o Central and Peripheral
o Somatic and Autonomic
o Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
∞ Nutritional Impact on the Nervous System
Module 6: Immune System
∞ Immune System Overview
o Types of White Blood Cells
o Components of the Immune System
o Sub-systems of the Immune System
o The role of the digestive tract in the Immune System
o Affects of Dysbiosis and the Importance of:
» Prebiotics
» Probiotics
» Postbiotics
∞ Immune Response
o Conditions that trigger immune response
o Factors that depress the immune system
o Nutrients for growth and function of immune cells
o Important pre-, pro-, and post-biotics food sources
Module 7: Lymphatic System
∞ Overview of the Lymphatic System
o Functions of the Lymphatic System
o Components of the Lymphatic System
∞ Nutrition Related to the Lymphatic System
Module 8: Endocrine System
∞ Overview of the Endocrine System
∞ Glands and Hormones of the Endocrine System
∞ Sports Nutrition and Pertinent Hormones
Module 9: Digestive System
∞ Overview of the Digestive System
o Components of the Digestive System
o Processes of the Digestive System
∞ Activities of the Digestive System
o Ingestion
o Mechanical Digestion
o Chemical Digestion
o Movements
o Absorption
o Elimination
Ultra Endurance Sports Nutrition Course Syllabus
∞ Organs of the Digestive System
∞ Gastrointestinal Distress Related to Ultra Endurance Athletes
∞ Gastrointestinal Distress Related to Female Ultra Endurance Athletes
Module 10: Macronutrients
∞ Energy Stores in the Human Body
o Carbohydrate Stores and Forms
o Fat Stores and Forms
o Protein Stores
∞ Carbohydrate Overview
o Types of carbohydrates
∞ Carbohydrate Glycemic Index
o Glycemic Load
∞ Carbohydrates: Fructose and Glucose
∞ Protein Overview
o Roles
o Amino Acids
∞ Fat Overview
o Triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols
o Short chain fatty acids
o Saturated fats
o Trans fats
o Cholesterol
o Essential fatty acids
∞ Fat: Medium Chain Triglycerides
∞ Water Overview
o Physiological details
∞ Roles of Water in the Body
∞ Water Balance
o Losses and Intake
∞ Effects Water Losses on Performance
∞ Water Shifts During Exercise
Module 11: Micronutrients
∞ Vitamins
o Water Soluble
» Vitamin C
» B Vitamins
o Fat Soluble
» Vitamins A, D, E, K
o Physiological Roles
o Factors that influence needs
∞ Minerals
o Major and Minor (Trace) Minerals
o Physiological Roles
o Major Minerals
» calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, sulfur
o Minor Minerals
» iron, copper, selenium, manganese, iodine, fluoride, cobalt, chromium, vanadium, boron, zinc, molybdenum
Module 12: Metabolism
∞ Overview of Metabolism
o ATP
o Glycolysis
o Glycogenesis
o Glycogenolysis
o Gluconeogenesis
∞ Exercise and Bioenergetics
∞ Carbohydrate Metabolism
o Steps of cellular respiration
o Glycolysis
o Citric Acid Cycle
o Oxidative phosphorylation
∞ Protein Metabolism
o Transamination
o Deamination
o Prolonged exercise
∞ Fat Metabolism
o Types of lipoproteins
o Absorption
o Free Fatty Acid Oxidation
o Ketones
o Hormonal control of lipolysis
Module 13: Nutrition Periodization
∞ Physical Periodization Goals
∞ Periodization Defined
∞ Macro View of Periodization
∞ Goals of Periodization
∞ What Nutrition Periodization Looks Like
o Stages:
» Preparatory Stage
» Competition Stage
» Transition Stage
Ultra Endurance Sports Nutrition Course Syllabus
∞ Carbohydrates in Periodization
∞ Methods of Carbohydrate Altering
∞ Macronutrient Periodization – Quantitative
Module 14: Metabolic Efficiency Training
∞ What is Metabolic Efficiency Training?
∞ Benefits of Metabolic Efficiency Training
∞ Energy Stores Related to Metabolic Efficiency Training
∞ The Science Behind Metabolic Efficiency Training
o Past Knowledge
o Current Knowledge
∞ Biochemistry Related to Metabolic Efficiency Training
∞ Macronutrient Teeter Totters
o Macronutrient Balance
∞ Typical Timeline for Metabolic Efficiency Training
Module 15: Metabolic Efficiency Training Nutrition Strategies
∞ Quantitative versus Qualitative
o Qualitative Methods
» Performance Eating System
o Strategies to Determine Volume of Food
» The Hand Model
» Periodization Plates
Module 16: Nutrient Timing
∞ Part 1: Overview of Nutrient Timing
o Two Strategies
» Metabolic Efficiency
» Glycogen Maximization/Muscular Adaptations
o Carbohydrate Pre-fueling
o Protein
o Fat
o Ketones
o Fluid
o Cognitive Performance
o Obstacles and Challenges
∞ Part 2: Timing
o Time Periods for fueling
o Important Things to Know About Your Athletes
o Additional Questions to Ask
o Metabolic Efficiency Nutrient Timing During Periodization Stages
o Glycogen Maximization Timing During Periodization Stages
o Nutrient Timing During the Off-Season
∞ Part 3: Real versus Engineered Food
o What to Eat
o Newer Options
o Palate/Flavor Fatigue
» Recommendations
o Female Specific Considerations
∞ Part 4: Creating a Race Nutrition Plan
o 5 Steps to Race Nutrition Planning
o Special Considerations
o Race Day Nutrition Plan Case Study 1 – 100 Mile Run
o Race Day Nutrition Plan Case Study 2 – 100 Mile Mountain Bike
o Race Day Nutrition Plan Case Study 3 – Ironman Triathlon
Module 17: Training the Gut
∞ Metabolic Efficiency Training vs. Training the Gut
∞ Gastric Emptying
∞ Potential Benefits to Training the Gut
∞ Carbohydrate and Fluid Strategies
∞ Additional Strategies
Module 18: Supplements
∞ Classes of Supplements
∞ Micronutrients
∞ Sports Supplements
∞ Ergogenic Aids
o Caffeine
o Creatine
o Beta Alanine
o Nitrates
o Sodium Bicarbonate
Module 19: Physiological and Biomarker Testing
∞ Background
o Biomarkers
∞ Overlooked Considerations
Ultra Endurance Sports Nutrition
Course Syllabus
∞ Key Success Factors
∞ Standard Biomarkers
∞ Biomarker Body Systems
o Endocrine
o Biochemical
o Nutritional
∞ Endocrine System Biomarkers
∞ Biochemical System Biomarkers
∞ Nutritional System Biomarkers
∞ Physiological Testing
o Metabolic Efficiency
o Sweat Sodium Concentration Testing
o Sweat Rate Testing
Module 20: Environmental Considerations
∞ Heat and Humidity Facts
o Types of heat loss
o Temperature homeostasis
∞ Hyperthermia and Dehydration
o Signs of hypothermia and hypohydration
∞ Core Temperature, Metabolic Rate, Skeletal Muscle
∞ Cold Environments – Physiology
o Exposure
o Risks
∞ Nutrition for Cold Environments
∞ Altitude
o Altitude Criteria
∞ Altitude Training Adaptations
∞ Altitude Pathophysiological Responses
o Pulmonary
o Cardiovascular
o Hematologic
o Neuropsychologic
o Exercise
∞ Altitude – Energy Availability, Body Mass, and Adaptations
∞ Altitude Nutrition Concerns
∞ Altitude – Fluid Needs
∞ Altitude – Iron
∞ Altitude – Oxidative Stress
References
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