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What parents and
student athletes need
to know about health
and competitive sports.

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Fueling For Sports
	Name Cheryl Zonkowski MS, RD, LDN Title Director of Sports Nutrition Department University of Florida Athletic Association Read more on this talk Fueling for sports encompasses some of the major nutritional needs specific to youth student-athletes. Identifying and supplying these concepts will not only help youth student-athletes perform better, but will also optimize academic performance and day to day lifestyle demands. Some of the topics include: fluid needs, fueling for practice and conditioning, fueling for strength training, fueling for competition, ideal meal timing, recovery and injury nutrition. This presentation identifies, explains, and reveals applications for each topic discussed to help both parents and students incorporate the topics into their daily lives.
Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Florida
	Name Paul L. Doering, M.S. Title Distinguished Service Professor Department Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research Read more on this talk Today's young athletes are increasingly tempted to use performance enhancing drugs. This presentation will discuss the various categories of substances, including prescription drugs and over the counter supplements, with special emphasis on possible side effects.
Training and Conditioning of the Teenage Athlete
	Name Keith Naugle, Ph.D., ATC Title Clinical Coordinator University of Florida Athletic Training Education Program Department Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Read more on this talk There are several essentials in regards to training and conditioning of a teenage athlete. First, every athlete is at a different stage in development and programs should be adjusted appropriately. Second, athletes get benefits from training and with proper technique and supervision can avoid potential risks of injuries that occur in sports. Third, guidelines exist to aid teenage athletes to overcome strength deficits and possibly increase performance. Finally, athletes need to be aware of key terms in training and conditioning. With a strong knowledge base and supervision, teenage athletes can become stronger, perform better and avoid injury with proper training and conditioning.
Overuse and Pediatric Orthopaedic Sports Injuries Injury Prevention and Protection
	Name Katerina Backus, M.D. Title Clinical Assistant Professor Department Departments of Pediatrics and Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Read more on this talk This topic will include an overview of overuse injuries in the young athlete, as well as strategies to prevent such injuries.
Head and Spinal Injuries Secondary to Athletic Participation
	Name David W. Pincus, M.D., Ph.D Title Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery Department Pediatrics Read more on this talk Head and spinal injuries are a frequent but often unrecognized consequence of high school athletics. These injuries can result in an inability to continue in sports, as well as in significant chronic disabilities.
Prevention and Treatment of Heat-Related Illness in Sports
	Name Paul Borsa, Ph.D Title Associate Professor Department Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Read more on this talk Heat stress can adversely affect a young athlete’s performance and in some cases can pose a serious health threat. Athletes must take extreme precaution when exercising in hot, humid conditions. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and humidity can result in dehydration and heat illness. The objective of this presentation is to characterize heat-related illness in sports by describing the causes as well as the types and stages of heat-related illness. This will be followed by a detailed explanation of the strategies used by certified athletic trainers and other allied health professionals to prevent, recognize and treat heat-related illness with a focus on prevention.
Skin Conditions Related to Sun Exposure and Infections
	Name Stanton K. Wesson, M.D. Title Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology Department Dermatology Read more on this talk Acute and chronic sun exposure is associated with significant risks and requires protection of the skin. Many athletes have skin infections secondary to bacteria and viruses and require appropriate antibiotic treatment.
The Mental Edge: Optimizing Sport Performance Through Psychological Skills
	Name Christopher Janelle, Ph.D. Title Associate Professor of Sport Psychology Director - Performance Psychology Laboratory Department Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Read more on this talk Dr. Janelle will provide an overview of how psychological skills such as motivation, attentional focus, emotion regulation, and confidence can be optimized for peak sport performance and a healthy sport experience.