Test Product T - NATA On-Demand
Abstract: Nutrition directly affects athletic performance. Athletes that understand their nutritional needs can improve and optimize their ability to function in their sport. Registered Dietitian and Certified Athletic Trainer, Dana Angelo White will help sports medicine professionals dispel popular nutrition myths and give how-to information to convey safe and reliable nutrition advice to athletes.
Objectives:
- Participant will be able to understand best practices for pre and post activity nutrition.
- Participant will be able to apply do's and don'ts for supplement use.
- Participants will be able to recognize how to accommodate athletes with special dietary needs.
Level: Advanced
Domains: Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
CEUs: Module 1 - 1.0 Category A; Module 2 - 1.0 Category A
Steve Middleton, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS
Dr. Steve Middleton serves as the Director of the Master of Athletic Training Program at William Woods University in Fulton, MO and a Contributing Faculty at the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. In addition to maintaining national accreditation, he also teaches Examination I: Lower Extremities and Lumbar Spine, Examination III: Upper Extremities and Cervical Spine, Interventions II: Manual Therapy, and Interventions III - Therapeutic Exercise. He previously taught in the Department of Kinesiology at Southern Illinois University as well as serving as both a clinical instructor for the Athletic Training Program and as a guest lecturer in the Master of Physician’s Assistant program during their orthopedic rotations. Dr. Middleton also maintains a clinical practice running a pro bono Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Clinic as part of William Woods University’s Student Health Services where he specializes in lumbo-pelvic-hip disorders and equestrian medicine. Dr. Middleton earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences with an emphasis in manual physical therapy. He holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Southern Illinois University. In addition to his academic degrees, he holds additional certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the International Kinesio Taping Association, and Graston Technique. Dr. Middleton is certified in Fascial Movement Taping (FMT) and has become a foremost authority in the field integrating a variety of manual therapy techniques.