ERIC Number: EJ1195931
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Ten Practical Strategies Coaches Can Use to Promote Nutrition to Their Athletes
Holden, Shelley L.; Baghurst, Timothy M.
Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, v31 n6 p34-41 2018
Coaches are often focused on the physical training and the x's and o's associated with their sport, but there are clear benefits associated with teaching and encouraging proper nutrition and hydration for optimal performance. Certainly, the benefits can be seen, but how can coaches become more educated in nutrition and pass on this information to their athletes and parents? This article highlights 10 practical strategies coaches can use to promote nutrition and suggests ways in which coaches can incorporate nutritional information into team and parent meetings, training and competition education sessions, and travel itineraries. Further, strategies to educate on daily nutritional choices are addressed. A goal of coaches is to facilitate an environment where their athletes can achieve optimal performance on a consistent basis. Therefore, this article provides both essential information and practical strategies to help achieve this goal by improving coaches' knowledge about nutrition.
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Nutrition, Health Promotion, Training, Eating Habits, Knowledge Level, Food, Competition, Metabolism, Parent Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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