PTI: Annual Webinar 2020

WEBINAR BREAKDOWN

Nutrition Strategies for Making Weight and Strength – Speed and Power Sports
 
Common Movement Myths
 
Athlete Needs Analysis
 
The Benefits of Exercise for Mental Health Conditions
Skill Level: Beginner

PTI: Annual Webinar 2023

Annual Webinar (Recorded on June 25th 2023).

Check out the entire schedule of speakers and topics below:

WEBINAR BREAKDOWN

Vivian Mc Kinnon – The many faces of trauma and the journey of healing

Sally Hinton- Introduction to Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation 

Rachel Frances Thomson – Foot Biomechanics made simple 

Bebhinn Flaherty – Should Women Train Differently to Men? 

Victoria Cunningham – Nervous System Regulation in the Fitness Environment 

Peter Davies – Active Older Adults and their Lifestyle

Tom Bainbridge – Creating Lasting Behaviour Change

Anna Campbell MBE – Why Movement Matters in Cancer Survivorship

Skill Level: Beginner

PTI: Validity, Reliability and Appropriateness of Fitness Testing

With fitness testing, an often overlooked part of the exercise professional’s job description, it can have a detrimental effect on client progress, motivation and goal setting. Exercise professionals may have issues in selecting the correct test for their client, limited knowledge regarding what tests are available and understanding the difference between validity and reliability of tests and procedures.

This small online tutorial is available to help exercise professionals with any questions they may have regarding fitness assessment, and give them options regarding different components of fitness testing, equipping them with the skills to filter out testing options depending on their client’s needs.

Skill Level: Beginner

PTI: Athletes: Fluid and Electrolyte Requirements

Hydration is key to optimal performance but what factors affect hydration? How can you manipulate your hydration status to enhance performance? This webinar discusses strategies for the general population and athletic clients.

Skill Level: Beginner

PTI: Ergogenic Aids - Caffeine

One of the most widely used ergogenic aids is caffeine. In this webinar I will discuss the research behind caffeine as a performance enhancer, why it is effective, responders versus non-responders, timing and dosing.  You will learn how to use it safely and effectively to increase performance.

Skill Level: Beginner

PTI: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

RED-S is a state of athlete health where the functioning of multiple body systems and mechanisms are impaired due to low energy availability. This webinar covers an overview of the condition and the role coaches and trainers play in identification and recovery.

 

Skill Level: Beginner

PTI: Injury Prevention in Sport and Exercise

Injuries in sport and exercise are often caused by unforeseen circumstances, accidents or bad luck. They can be debilitating and disrupt health and fitness goals.
 
However, many injuries are avoidable and research has identified several factors that contribute to increased risk of injury.
 
This webinar reviews these factors in order of priority, and details the best way to manage them.
Skill Level: Beginner

PTI: Iron Deficiency in Athletic Populations

Iron deficiency and anaemia are common conditions that can affect health and physical performance in individuals who suffer from them.
 
As exercise can cause iron to deplete, athletic populations are at an increased risk.
 
This webinar discusses how to identify the condition and how to manage it with nutrition and behavioural strategies.
Skill Level: Beginner

PTI: Female Physiology and It's Impact on Performance

The last taboo in sport. Lifting the lid on the topic that the fitness industry has been skating around for decades, the menstrual cycle. This webinar discusses the impact of female hormones on physiology and the knock on effects that can have on athletic performance.

Skill Level: Beginner