Mental health is a key component of the overall health and well-being of a person. Here we share a collection of resources focused on physical activity for mental wellbeing as well as resources dedicated to athlete mental health.
In January 2000, Wellcoaches founded the first coaching school for health and wellness professionals, with a vision of creating a new health professional who is expert in facilitating behavior change. ACSM offers a number of resources co-developed with Wellcoaches, as well as endorses Wellcoaches’ Health and Wellness Coach certification.
Presenter: Erika Jackson, MCC, MLHR, NBC-HWC, Chief Coaching Officer, Wellcoaches
February, 2023
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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.
