SPORTS NUTRITION

Wednesday 28 May 2008, 6:30pm - 9:00pm at Jordanstown

Basic physiological needs for the sportsperson

• Protein & Carbohydrate – what they are, what they do, where to get them
• Diet – what to eat, when to eat, how often

Different needs for different purposes – weight loss, bulking, strength

Supplements – when are they appropriate, when to use, when not to use, dangers of misuse

Hydration:

• Water, sports drinks, isotonic drinks, energy/stimulant drinks – what's the difference?
• How much to drink and when to drink

Confirmed presenters for this workshop:

• Dr Sharon Madigan (SINI & Irish Boxing)
• Andrea McNeilly (University of Ulster)
• Ruth Woodmartin (IRFU)
• Gary Keegan (Irish Boxing)

There will be plenty of time at the end of the workshop for
Q & A with the experts. So you can ask the questions that are important to you and your sport!

Note: If you have specific question you would like to have addressed, please go to our forums, where we have sections set up specifically for these areas. Ask your question there and we will try to cover it within the presentations, or in the Questions & Answers session at the end.

Registration

Admission if FREE but there are a limited number of spaces available. Your place will be confirmed by email, but this may not be until a day or two before each workshop. You should probably plan on the assumption that we will be able to accommodate everyone. If we can't, we'll notify you as soon as possible. Please ring us for confirmation if you are trying to plan something else and need to know for sure, but haven't yet received an email.