Career Development: Planning your Career in Sports Dietetics

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1 Career Development: Planning your Career in Sports Dietetics Ingrid Skoog MS, RD, CSSD Michele Macedonio MS, RD, CSSD, LD A Conversation Lets Talk! Michele Macedonio RD, MS Nutrition; MS Health Sciences Education, CSSD Professional Involvement National: SCAN, ADA volunteer National: CDR Specialty Panel, CSSD formation team Local: Various roles Current/Past Work Neonatal Dietitian Physical Fitness Testing Center/Sports Medicine Consortium Gilliam Enterprises, Consulting Nutrition Strategies, Nutrition Consultant for over 20 years Team dietitian: Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Kings, Cleveland Force Writer Who are We Ingrid Skoog RD, MS Exercise Physiology, CSSD Professional Involvement National: SCAN volunteer National: CDR Board of Directors Local: WDA/ODA Over 10 years FT Collegiate SD University of Oregon Oregon State University Current: DPD Director OSU Private Consultant Objectives 1. Where are Sport RD s working? Orientation to the career 2. Review and understand required skill set for optimal effectiveness Training 3. Common Fumbles and Falls 4. How to get your foot in the door or on the field!

2 Where are Sport RD s workings? Where are Sport RD s Working? Collegiate FT 60+ PT Many limited contract/consult Professional Olympic Military Fitness and Wellness Centers in Community & Industry Private Practice/Consulting High school Team/Club sports University based Sport Research National Institute for a athletic health and performance and center for youth sports and health at Sanford USD Medical Center Food/Supplement Companies Writing/Publications Corporations = Performance too 19 Oregon Football Players Hit With 'Very Weird' Illness huong LeAP(Aug. 23) -- A doctor sums up the illness that hit 19 members of a northwest Oregon high school football team as "very weird." They all suffered muscle damage after a preseason camp.three of the McMinnville High School players also were diagnosed with a rare soft-tissue condition called "compartment syndrome," which caused soreness and swelling in their triceps. They underwent surgery to relieve the pressure.the 19 players all had elevated levels of the enzyme creatine kinase, or CK, which is released by muscles when they're injured, said Dr. Craig Winkler of Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. High CK levels can lead to kidney failure if not properly treated."to have an epidemic like this is very weird," Winkler said.officials said the cause was still a mystery, but high CK levels can result from vigorous exercise or the use of certain medications or food supplements.five of the athletes were treated in the emergency room and sent home. The other 11 were admitted to the hospital and given intravenous fluids to maintain adequate hydration and prevent kidney failure, he said.ten boys remained hospitalized Sunday, but they were in good condition and were expected to be released Monday, said Rosemari Davis, Willamette Valley Medical Center's chief executive officer. Required skill set for optimal effectiveness RD, LD Required Credentials RD, CSSD Ancillary credentials CSCS, ATC, Culinary, Business, Counseling, ACSM Training CPEU s, independent study, mentoring, shadowing (fellowship) Experience and Expertise Know your sports Know your physiology Know your clinical nutrition

3 19 Oregon Football Players Hit With 'Very Weird' Illness huong LeAP(Aug. 23) -- A doctor sums up the illness that hit 19 members of a northwest Oregon high school football team as "very weird." They all suffered muscle damage after a preseason camp.three of the McMinnville High School players also were diagnosed with a rare soft-tissue condition called "compartment syndrome," which caused soreness and swelling in their triceps. They underwent surgery to relieve the pressure.the 19 players all had elevated levels of the enzyme creatine kinase, or CK, which is released by muscles when they're injured, said Dr. Craig Winkler of Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. High CK levels can lead to kidney failure if not properly treated."to have an epidemic like this is very weird," Winkler said.officials said the cause was still a mystery, but high CK levels can result from vigorous exercise or the use of certain medications or food supplements. Five of the athletes were treated in the emergency room and sent home. The other 11 were admitted to the hospital and given intravenous fluids to maintain adequate hydration and prevent kidney failure, he said.ten boys remained hospitalized Sunday, but they were in good condition and were expected to be released Monday, said Rosemari Davis, Willamette Valley Medical Center's chief executive officer. How to get your foot or food on the field! Know your sports Look for opportunities Network/Observe/Shadow Start small student health centers high schools local clubs/gyms How to get your foot or food on the field! Who are the Decision Makers Join, utilize and contribute to respected professional organization SCAN, PINES Attend CE Programs SCAN FNCE ACSM NATA Who are the decision makers Individual athletes Administrators Coaches Physicians ATC s Strength and Conditioning Parents

4 Who are the Decision Makers Who are Our Competitors ATC Strength & Conditioning Coaches Family personal trainers Supplement Companies Those who sell health foods and supplements Internet Remember it is still likely that you will be their FIRST interaction with a dietitian. However, you will not be their first interaction with someone giving them nutrition advise. You never get another chance to make a first impression Scope of Practice articles Common Fumbles & Falls Common Fumbles & Falls 1. Underestimating need for clinical skills 2. Poor communication skills or not understanding how athletics works 3. Being unable to relate to or understand how athletes live 4. Missing out on collaborative relationships 5. Unfamiliar with or errors in interpretations relating to rules and regulations 6. Not speaking up and remembering you are the Food & Nutrition expert 7. Not knowing the sport, sport culture and personality 8. Not knowing your physiology 9. Inability to transfer knowledge to practical application 10. Underestimating the time involved

5 More What Not to Do More What Not to Do Violating the Rules of Professional Courtesy/Ethics Who s working where and with whom Knowing and following regulations Conflicts of interest Practicing outside of your Scope of Practice Failing to support your fellow practitioners Failing to follow evidence-based practices Biased representation of information and products Failing to promote other sports RDs and sports medicine team members in their scope of practice Failing to recognize that we are not competition with each other there s enough competition already First Steps Identify gyms, club teams, schools in your area Identify the decision makers Learn about these people and their programs Find out if they are already working with someone If not, make a plan for one sport Look at performance outcomes: scores, finishing times, stats in their sport Observe practice Talk to coaches BEFORE Players Develop a simple educational session for a team Stick to what you know well Follow up Don t work for free more than once Questions Individual Advice

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