Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN

Description:

This course, "Navigating Creatine Supplementation with Youth Athletes," dives deep into understanding creatine's role in sports nutrition, particularly for young male and female athletes. We'll start by exploring the science behind how creatine supports athletic performance and recovery, emphasizing the need for NSF certification to guarantee supplement safety and effectiveness. As we tackle the ethics of recommending supplements to adolescent athletes, we'll equip participants with the tools to make informed decisions. Debunking common myths, especially those affecting female athletes, forms a core part of our curriculum, guiding towards evidence-based recommendations. This session is tailored for coaches, nutritionists, and anyone involved in youth sports, aiming to enhance their ability to support athletes' health and performance through informed creatine use.

The audience will learn how to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of how creatine supplementation supports sports nutrition, with a specific focus on its effects in young athletes, including both male and female demographics. 
• Assess the critical role of NSF certification (or equivalent standards) in ensuring the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements. 
• Develop the skills to navigate the complex ethical considerations involved in recommending supplements to adolescent athletes. 
• Equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions regarding creatine use. 
• Challenge and correct common myths and misconceptions about creatine supplementation, particularly those that may affect female athletes or stem from misinformation. 
• Foster the ability to implement evidence-based recommendations for creatine supplementation, incorporating the latest research findings and professional guidelines.

1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

1 Credit Hour as Approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) 

Complete the Quiz with 70% pass rate and the certificate will be emailed to you.