The print edition of this title includes access to the digital version of the book, plus related materials such as videos, allowing integrated online access to all content for the title.
Student/individual online resources include: video clips highlighting appropriate assessments and exercises.
Instructor resources include: Test and image banks. Instructors interested in adopting the new edition of this title can request more information here.
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
