SHPN DPG: Sports and Human Performance Nutrition

Calling all students! Whether you're dreaming of a career in collegiate athletics, industry, the military or private practice, this is your chance to meet and mingle with RDNs who have been where you are — and are ready to share their experiences. Join us to ask questions, make connections, and discover new career paths in sports nutrition. All registrants are encouraged to come support the next generation of performance dietitians!

Join us for a webinar that delves into how nutrition tracking can elevate athletic performance and recovery with Melissa Jaeger, RD, LD, Head of Nutrition, MyFitnessPal. We'll explore how MyFitnessPal can serve as a tool in an athletes’ fuel kit - seamlessly integrating into their training routine while empowering athletes with the information to optimize their diet for energy, strength, and endurance with the support of their registered dietitian.

Join us for another exciting session with William J. Tharion, M.S., MBA, who will discuss the process of a product that was developed in collaboration with commercial partners a U.S. Army research laboratory. The product was a wearable, physiological status monitoring (PSM) system. However, the presentation uses the PSM system developed as an example of the process that research and development professionals must go to bring a product to the hands of the Warfighter. There are many challenges that must be overcome and this presentation highlights some of those challenges as they pertain to fielding a PSM system to a specific set of Warfighters.

Calling all students! Whether you're dreaming of a career in collegiate athletics, industry, the military or private practice, this is your chance to meet and mingle with RDs who have been where you are — and are ready to share their experiences.

Explore innovative ways dietitians can leverage the technology available to enhance their practice and broaden their impact during this SHPN Symposium Session with Hillary Ake, MS, RD, CSSD @hillaryake. This session will teach you where to look within existing systems in your organization to find pertinent information that can optimize your effectiveness as a dietitian, as well as ways to create your own systems to individualize client care, quantify your impact, and boost efficiency.

Join us for an exciting SPHN symposium presentation that will delve into the scientific, ethical, and cultural aspects of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) by Damon McCune, PhD, RDN, Co-Author of The Vertical Diet. Dr. McCune is a Licensed Health Care Provider, Clinical Researcher, Exercise Physiologist, and Registered Dietitian. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the trade-offs associated with PEDs and the importance of evidence-based approaches to performance optimization.

Join us at the SHPN Symposium for a session with Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD! Learn practical knowledge about what you can glean from a microbiome test, how to differentiate between test types, who the best candidates are for microbiome testing, and tips to improve gut health whether you have testing available or not, applicable to people in and out of sport. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gnwydtnH

Don't miss this SHPN Symposium session with Hillary Ake, MS, RD, CSSD, LD! We’ll explore innovative ways dietitians can leverage the technology available to enhance their practice and broaden their impact. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gnwydtnH

Don't miss this SHPN Symposium session with Sebastian Zorn, MS, RD, CSSD! Discover the cutting-edge strategies and protocols designed to optimize performance and safety for NFL athletes in high-heat conditions. This webinar will delve into the core concepts, effective tactics, and real-world execution of high-heat protocols, ensuring peak performance while mitigating risks. Join us to explore how to create an environment that supports athletes' resilience and success in challenging climates. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gnwydtnH

Early Bird Registration Deadline for the 2025 SHPN Symposium has been extended to February 17th! SHPN 2025 Symposium is your chance to virtually attend educational sessions focused on the topics that are most important to your practice all timed to fit your busy schedule. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQPRmQEh