Nutrition & Sports - POSTPONED Second edition No new date available (POSTPONED from 27 - 28 September and 1 - 2 October 2007) Wageningen, The Netherlands Organised by the Graduate School VLAG, in cooperation with the Graduate School WIAS

Introduction

Background
It is well-recognized that in addition to optimal training, sports materials and sports accommodations, an excellent nutritional status is a prerequisite for athletic performance at the highest levels. However, in the world of athletes, trainers and coaches the opinions about the optimal diet for athletes may differ widely and in many occasions dietary practices, often based on food faddism, may do more harm than good. Therefore an urgent need exists to improve the science based knowledge of the role of nutrition in sports among those involved in athletic performance. Coaches and sports dieticians should be familiar with the most recent knowledge in this field in order to give proper advice to athletes and others who want to improve their physical performance through optimal nutrition.

Target group
Trainers, coaches, sports dieticians, PhD students in (human or animal) nutrition as well as product development managers. In general, everyone with an interest in improving their knowledge in the domain of nutrition and sports. The organisers feel that a minimum of a BSc- education level is required for participants in order to have a fruitful communication during the course.

Course contents

Course design
This advanced course consists of two periods, each of two days. Well-recognized experts in the field of nutrition, medicine, biology, physiology and athletics will present lectures covering the following issues:

• Physical exercise, body composition, energy expenditure and metabolic fuels in various sports
• Nutritional requirements in various sports
• Fatigue, the immune system and body temperature regulation
• Practical implications and recommendations

It is the aim of the course to communicate the latest scientific developments in these fields and to discuss the practical implications.
The programme includes an excursion to TNO Human Factors in Soesterberg and specific training by dealing with case studies in working groups.

Programme topics

• Dietary guidelines and nutritional requirements
• Metabolism, metabolic constraint to nutrient utilization in physical performance
• Energy expenditure measurements and body composition
• Biomechanical aspects of physical activity
• Role of antioxidants in sports nutrition
• Thermophysiology in sports people
• Practicum thermophysiology
• Physical activity and the gut
• Physical activity, hormones and bone health
• Practicum physiology
• Dietary supplements in sports nutrition
• Effects of proteins and amino acids on muscle protein synthesis
• Experiences with athletes in top sport
• Overview of sports nutrition, future issues

Organisation

Course coordinators

• Prof. Dr. G. Schaafsma, Graduate School VLAG/Division of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University
• Dr. V.V.A.M. Schreurs, Graduate School WIAS/Human and Animal Physiology Group, Wageningen University
• Mrs. Y.H.M. Smolders, MSc, Graduate School VLAG

Other faculty

• Prof. R.J. Brummer, Maastricht University
• Prof. H.A.M. Daanen, TNO Human Factors
• Dr. L. van Loon, Maastricht University
• Prof. R.J. Maughan, Loughborough University, UK
• K. Maase, MSc
• Prof. J.C. Netelenbos, VU Amsterdam, Medical Centre
• Prof. I.M.C.M. Rietjens, Wageningen University
• Dr. G. Rietjens, NOC*NSF
• Prof. K. Westerterp, Maastricht University
• Prof. J.L. van Leeuwen, Wageningen University

General information

Date & duration
The course will be held from 27 & 28 September and 1 & 2 October 2007 (4 days).

Study load
The study load of this course is 1.4 ECTS credits.

Language
The course language will be English.

Location & accommodation
The course will take place in the Wageningen International Conference Centre (WICC). Wageningen is located 5 kms from the train station of Ede-Wageningen. This railway station can be reached by train from the airport Schiphol in about one hour.
Lectures will be given at
* 27 September and 1-2 October 2007: Wageningen International Conference Centre (WICC)
* 28 September 2007: TNO Human Factors, Soesterberg.
The organising committee has blocked a sufficient number of rooms in the Wageningen International Conference Centre (WICC) and Wageningen International Residence (WIR). All rooms have a bathroom, telephone and TV. The price per night, including breakfast, is € 76 (WICC) or € 84.50 (WIR) for one person. Hotel reservation is handled by WICC-WIR, see www.wicc.nl. Please mention booking code N&S. Reservation after 15 August 2007 will not guarantee accommodation.

Contact information
More information about the contents of the course can be obtained from
Prof. Gertjan Schaafsma:
e-mail: vlag@wur.nl

For organisational matters please contact
Mrs. Yvonne Smolders
The Graduate School VLAG
P.O. Box 8129
6700 EV Wageningen
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 317 485108
Telefax: +31 317 483342
e-mail: Yvonne.Smolders@wur.nl

Registration & course fee

The registration form (download pdf) must be returned to The Graduate School VLAG.
Registration is also possible by completing online registration form.
The final registration date is 27 August 2007. If the number of applicants exceeds the maximum of 40, selection will be necessary. Applicants will be notified on acceptance of their registration before 31 August and will receive instructions for payment and further information.
The course fee of € 1200 (€ 400 for PhD students not affiliated with VLAG or WIAS) includes materials, coffee/tea during breaks, lunches and one course dinner.

Cancellations may be made free of charge until 27 August 2007. After this date the charge will be 25 % of the fee paid or due. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Photos

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