BASKETBALL PERFORMANCE NUTRITION

 

Basketball Performance Nutrition (BPN)

Want to make a bigger impact with your athletes? Looking to level up your nutrition game and learn from the pros? Basketball Performance Nutrition (BPN) course is for you.

You’ll be connected with leading experts on the front lines of performance in pro basketball - from the NBA to Europe - to build your knowledge base.

You’ll gain a better understanding the nuances of working with elite athletes, and how solve real-world challenges athletes face on and off the court with their nutrition.

COURSE AUTHORS

Marie spano, MS, RD

PRO SPORT DIETICIAN (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL)

Marie is one of the country's leading sports nutritionists and a nutrition communications expert. She is the Consulting Major League Sports Nutritionist for the Atlanta Braves and the nutrition coach for athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLS and other sports.

Dr. franc garcia, Phd

s/c coach, barcelona fc, basketball

Franc is Performance Coach at Futbol Club Barcelona basketball 2n team after working with different academy teams from U12 to U18. Prior to assuming a role here in Barcelona, I played semi-professional and worked as a Basketball Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Manchester Magic Basketball Club (England, United Kingdom).

Dr. alex auerbach, Phd

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors. Alex earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology, and provides performance consultation for professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes, as well as coaching staff, medical staff, and sports administration

GUEST LECTURES 2022


DR. IAN DUNICAN, PHD

SLEEP & PERFORMANCE SCIENTIST

Ian has worked with elite and highly trained athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University.


DR. NANCI GUEST, PHD

PLANT-BASED RESEARCHER

Nanci is registered dietitian (sport) ad her research focuses on plant-based nutrition for athletes.

DR. PATRICK WILSON, PHD

SPORT SCIENTIST

Patrick is an assistant professor of exercise science, registered dietitian with a research focus on the athlete gut and author of The Athlete Gut


ROUNDTABLE CONVERSATIONS

Navin Hettiarachchi - former Washington Wizards (NBA)

Henry Barrera, CSCS - University of Arkansas

Bill Burgos - S/C Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)

COURSE OVERVIEW

SECTION I: UNDERSTANDING THE BASKETBALL PLAYER

Module 1 - Physical Demands

  • [1.1] Understanding Physical Demands and Energy Systems in Basketball w Franc Garcia, PhD(c), MSc, CSCS

Module 2 - Macronutrients

  • [2.1] Macronutrients for Basketball w Marie Spano, MS, RD

  • [2.2] Performance Nutrition for Plant-Based Athletes w Dr. Nanci Guest, PhD

Module 3 - Body Composition

  • [3.1] Physical Characteristics & Body Composition w Dr. Franc Garcia, PhD (c)

SECTION II: ATHLETE HEALTH - SLEEP, DIGESTION, IMMUNITY

Module 4: Athlete Health - Sleep, Digestion & Immunity

  • [4.1] Sleep, Health & Performance w Dr. Ian Dunican, PhD

  • [4.2] The Athlete Gut: Causes & Remedies w Dr. Patrick Wilson, PhD

  • [4.3] Immuno-Nutrition Strategies for Athletes w Dr. Marc Bubbs

SECTION III: GAME DAY & SUPPLEMENTATION

Module 5 - Game Day Fueling

  • [5.1] Game Day Fueling w Marie Spano, MS, RD

Module 6 - Recovery & Supplementation

  • [6.1] Supplement for Recovery & Performance w Marie Spano, MS, RD

SECTION IV: MINDSET & MENTAL PERFORMANCE

Module 7 - Mindsets

  • [7.1] The 3 Mindsets of Elite Performance w Dr. Alex Auerbach, PhD

SECTION V: SCIENCE TO PRACTICE

Module 8 - Case Studies

  • [8.1] Chronically Tired Athlete w Marie Spano

  • [8.2] How an Athlete's Demands Impacts Body Fatness w Franc Garcia

  • [8.3] Using CGMs to Impact Behaviour Change in Pro Basketball Player w Dr. Marc Bubbs

    WHY TAKE THE BPN COURSE?

    After completing the Basketball Performance Nutrition (BPN) course, you’ll upskill the breadth of your performance nutrition knowledge to be able to;

    • Deliver expert, evidence-based nutrition strategies to basketball players.

    • Master the fundamentals of performance nutrition for basketball players that crosses over other athletes and sports.

    • Understand the ‘nuances’ of real-world practice at the highest level by developing your coaching and mindset skills.

    • Master the fundamentals of performance nutrition for basketball players.

    • Connect with experts working in elite and pro sport.

    • Expand your skillset to working with elite athletes and leaders in performance.

    • Set yourself apart from the crowd.

    • Build better athletes!

COURSE FEATURES

ONLINE LEARNING

Up-skill your basketball performance nutrition knowledge by deepening your understanding of the physical demands of basketball, as well as the daily rigors and routines of athletes, in order to build effective, evidence-based fueling strategies throughout the year.

1) Appreciate the physical demands of elite and professional basketball and consequences to athlete health and performance.

2) Understand anthropometrics and how body type and composition can impact an athletes training, performance, and recovery.

3) Learn the nuances of fueling elite and professional basketball players: caloric demands, game-day vs. training fueling, recovery strategies, supplementation, and more without compromising athlete health over a season.

4) Evolve your ability to assess, develop and implement nutrition strategies at the highest level of sport.

5) Progress your knowledge of ‘real-world’ problems in elite and pro basketball - both mental and physical - and how to provide value in the problem-solving process.



LIVE ROUNDTABLES

The BPN course also features four LIVE roundtable sessions for Q/A sessions with the course authors and guest lecture sessions.

You also have access to future roundtable sessions to continue to grow your performance nutrition skillset over the years.


CONNECT WITH THE BEST

Build connections to expert practitioners and coaches in football performance nutrition. Learn from world-class experts and get the opportunity to interact with them during the roundtable sessions.

COURSE FORMAT

The Basketball Performance Nutrition (BPN) online course delivers 10 evidence-based modules from leaders in professional basketball to more fully develop your wholistic performance nutrition and coaching skills.

This format allows you to:

  • Study online at your own pace

  • Take the online quizzes when you are ready (80% pass required)

  • Ask questions or share insights in the discussion forums.

  • Connect with other students via LIVE virtual roundtables.


WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

  • Forward-Thinking Performance Coaches

  • Strength and Conditioning Professionals

  • Dieticians and Nutritionists

  • Team Coaches

  • Athletic & Physical therapists

  • Chiropractors

  • Personal trainers

  • Naturopaths and Osteopaths

  • Etc

EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

The BPN course is currently under review with the NSCA for eligible CEU credits upon successful completion of the course.



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