Lab Description: The goal of this lab is to develop an understanding of the Sports Dietitian profession,the different areas of opportunity, and what the day in the life of a Sports Dietitian consists of depending on the area of focus.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of this lab, students will become more familiar with and gain a better understanding of
career opportunities within the following realms:
- Private Practice
- College
- Professional
- Tactical
- Lab/Sports Performance Facilities
Activity
Review all the resource links on the following page which provide examples of the different areas of
Sports Dietetics.
Write a one-page summary of one or two of the settings that interest you. Include the following:
§ The setting(s), what types of athletes they work with, and some of the services they provide
§ Pros/cons, challenges and opportunities
§ Other professionals they work with (athletic trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, sport coaches, food service staff, etc.)
§ What makes the setting(s) attractive to you?
Resources
Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) https://www.scandpg.org/scan-career-paths/sports-dietetics
Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitian Association (CPSDA): Top Ten Reasons to Hire a Sports RD https://www.sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Top10ReasonstoHireaSportsRDcopyright.png
Private Practice Sports Dietitian Example http://performance365.org/
Collegiate Sports Dietitian Examples
Lauren Silvio with Auburn Football https://www.facebook.com/FootballAU/videos/nutrition-and-wellness-with-lauren-silvio/298329197818417/
Eat Right Pro TV: Jonathan Tanguay with Texas A&M University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g603tutiZ_M
Kristin Coggin with the University of South Carolina https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article232511892.html
ACC Digital Network: Kelsee Gomes from the University of North Carolina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tCPtWAclME
Virginia Sports TV: Athletics Nutrition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwkzou3Sri8
Nebraska Huskers Nutrition https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/drive-through-option-helps-huskers-maintain-nutrition-regimens/
Nick Aures with the University of Wisconsin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbM2_qQcu6g
Professional Sports Dietitian Examples
Jenn Gibson with the Chicago Bears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ0bLXNp3Q4
Bryan Snyder with the Denver Broncos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma80w9UVVrk
Joey Blake with the LA Rams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuXHf9mQgNk
Jamie Meeks with the New Orleans Saints https://www.facebook.com/neworleanssaints/posts/saints-team-dietitian-jamie-meeks-shows-you-how-to-fix-a-chicken-fajita-bowl-usi/1988393504541538/
Tyrone Hall with the LA Dodgers https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/sports/2019/04/02/dodgers-performance-chef-explains-importance-of-nutrition-throughout-season
Anthony Zamora with the Utah Jazz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAqnNYD2mVs
Tactical Dietitian Example:
Kate Burks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MpBR7bV7LM
Lab/Sports Performance Facilities:
Brett Singer from the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QydoiH4GmOs
Brittney Bearden with Texas Health Sports Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQOZMjhJ2AA
Gatorade Sports Science Institute labs in Bradenton, FL https://youtu.be/3nintfM0UiQ
Gatorade Sports Science Institute labs in Barrington, IL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHc2pddXgFg&feature=youtu.be
Sample Solution