Programme
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Speaker Information
Information on the speakers will be updated below;
Dr James Morton, Reader in Exercise Metabolism, Liverpool John Moores University
James has published over 70 papers in the field of exercise metabolism and nutrition and is the current sports nutritionist to Liverpool Football Club, Team Sky and a range of professional boxers
Dr Morton will present as part of the Current Science Vs Practice session and will present Carbohydrate restriction: practical application in the real world
Overview of Presentation: Carbohydrate restriction before, during and after exercise has been shown to enhance training related adaptations of skeletal muscle. This enhanced response is likely due to activation of the molecular signalling pathways that regulate training adaptation. Although our understanding of the science underpinning the response has improved greatly, translating this to practice has proved challenging. This presentation attempt to bridge the gap between science and practice by outlining strategies from the worlds of professional football, boxing and cycling.
Daniel Owens, PhD Researcher in Skeletal Muscle Physiology from Liverpool John Moores UniversityDaniel will present as part of the Current Science Vs Practice session and will present Vitamin D Deficiency and Skeletal Muscle Health: A Cause for Concern?
Overview of Presentation: Vitamin D deficiency is common worldwide and as a consequence, protracted research efforts aim to uncover its physiological consequences. An area of intense research in the context of Vitamin D and of relevance to athletic performers is skeletal muscle health. This presentation will highlight current research in this area, providing translational recommendation for real world sporting environments.
Chris Cashin, Freelance Dietitian and Sports NutritionistChris is the owner of Cardiff Nutrition Consultancy and Chair of BDA Specialist Group, Sports Dietitians UK (SDUK)
Chris is a Dietitian with a wealth of experience across a range of areas. She has previously worked in the NHS and her last post was a manager of a busy department. After becoming a sports dietitian she held the first nutrition post at the EIS and has worked at Sport Wales, Jockeys Association and at a variety of other NGBs. She has recently left the University of South Wales to go back to private practice although she continues to teach on a variety of masters courses.
Chris will present as part of the Career Pathway session and discuss Working as a Sports Dietitian - an insider guide. SDUK is regularly asked "how can I become a Sports Dietitian?" The aim of this presentation is to outline for potential sports dietitians or nutritionists how to start off in this exciting area of nutrition.
Richard Chessor, Lead Nutritionist, Scottish RugbyRichard is the Lead Nutritionist at Scottish Rugby and joined the organisation in 2008 following the Beijing Olympic Games. Prior to this he worked with the English Institute of Sport. Richard is an SENr High Performance accredited practitioner and Registered Nutritionist (RNutr).
Richard will present as part of the Career Pathway session and discuss the routes into sports nutrition are vast and varied thus there is no one clear pathway to follow. This session will cover a range of employment areas within sports nutrition and provide some guidance on what attributes are required to be successful in each position.
Richard will also lead the discuss on Common Questions from Athletes in Elite Sport addressing Athletes are exposed to a multitude of nutrition messages from a wide variety of sources. Richard will attempt to provide real-life practical answers to some of the most common (and often bizarre) questions he gets asked on a daily basis.
Dr Kevin Currell, Head of Performance Nutrition, English Institute of SportDr Kevin Currell has been Head of Performance Nutrition at the English Institute of Sport since 2013. He overseas a team of 15 practitioners who work across 20 Olympic, Paralympic and Professional Sports.
Dr Currell will present as part of the Career Pathway session and discuss a career in Olympic sport with an overview of what it takes to work in Olympic sports and as part of an Institute approach.
Arthur Dunne, Performance nutritionist Arthur is a recent MSc graduate in Applied Sports Nutrition from St Marys University, Twickenham following a degree in Nutrition and Sport Science. Upon returning to Ireland he has begun providing nutrition support to elite teams under the FoodFlicker brand, founded by two performance nutritionists. Arthur is hopefully soon to be a SENr graduate registrant.
Arthur will be delivering a Case Study on his Dairy Council Student Award. Does consuming unflavoured milk effectively attenuate muscle damage after strenuous exercise?
A research project into the effectiveness of unflavoured milk compared to flavoured milk in attenuating markers of muscle damage after exercised induced muscle damage (EIMD). A crossover design measuring serum creatine-kinase and DOMS found post-exercise unflavoured milk provided a similar attenuation in muscle damage compared to flavoured milk suggesting the reduced calories and low cost of unflavoured milk is a beneficial muscle recovery beverage for lactose tolerant athletes.
Dr Karen Reid, Director, Performance Food LtdDr Karen Reid has over 20 years’ experience working as a Registered Dietitian and Sports and Exercise Nutritionist at an elite level in sport. Karen has provided performance nutrition support to both groups and individuals, across a wide range of professional and Olympic sports including, UK Athletics, Welsh Rugby Union, Crystal Palace FC, England Women’s Rugby Football Union, England Hockey Association and was the Regional Lead Nutritionist for the EIS in London for 4 years. Karen continues to provide nutrition support to individual athletes and delivers the nutrition component of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) for British Athletics in London and the South East.
Dr Reid is also a Registered Dietitian and Sport and Exercise Nutritionist and Board member Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr)
Dr Reid will be delivering a Case Study on her Dairy Council Professional Award. A Dietary Strategy to Increase Muscle Mass and Improve Recovery in an Elite Sprint Kayaker.
A nutrition intervention using milk based drinks will be described. This simple dietary strategy, along with a structured strength and conditioning programme, resulted in an increase of 10 kg body mass without any significant change in body fat. Furthermore the athlete reported the milk based drinks were enjoyable and easy to consume.
Louise Sutton, Principal Lecturer, Sport & Exercise Nutrition, Leeds Beckett University Louise's background is in clinical dietetics Louise is a principal lecturer in sport and exercise nutrition at Leeds Beckett University and lead consultant nutritionist to Leeds Rugby and the national race walking squad. She was recently awarded the BDA Role of Honour for her contribution to the development of the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register.
Louise will present as part of the Career Pathway Session and discuss what Higher Education can do to support and nurture the development of Sport and Exercise Nutrition practitioners.
