ASSESSOR TRAINING WORKSHOP

NATA is sponsoring this course as a service to our members as part of a cooperative agreement between the National Wrestling Coaches Association and NATA.

 

 

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Renaissance Grand Hotel – St. Louis, MO

Facilitators: Larry Cooper, MS, ATC and Mike Moyer, NWCA

CEUs: 4.0

Workshop Schedule:

Noon – 1:00 p.m.                           Registration

 

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                     Introductions and History of the Program

 

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.                     The Athletic Trainer’s Role

 

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Lec)            Presentation of state models

 

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Lab)            Application of measurement techniques

Workshop Objectives:

·        Help ATCs understand the science behind classifying adolescents and adults as normal, at risk, or overweight.

·        Ensure that ATC’s are proficient with the various body fat and hydration measuring techniques and equipment.

·        Ensure ATC’s are proficient with entering assessment data into the Optimal Performance Calculator (OPC).

·        Make sure ATCs are proficient with the functionality of the OPC and integrated nutrition program.

·        Teach ATC’s how to utilize the OPC for assisting athletes with maximizing performance through proven weight management and sport nutrition practices.

Intended Audience:

·        Athletic Trainers who work with athletes in all sports (not only wrestling).  The OPC can help each athlete identify and maintain an ideal competition weight.

·        Athletic Trainers that teach in the health, physical education, or consumer family health departments (to help children combat childhood obesity).

·        Athletic Trainers working in the fitness industry with adults.

Registration Fee: $60 through April 29, $70 after April 29

Cancellation Policy: Full refund if request received by 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, June 2. No refunds after this time.  Refund request must be sent in writing (meetings@nata.org if by email) to the NATA office and will be processed no later than eight weeks after the last day of the meeting.  No refunds will be made on-site.  Refunds will be issued in the same way as the payment received.  Failure to have 20 registrants by June 6, 2008 will result in cancellation of the workshop.

Attire: Laboratory attire (e.g. sweatsuits, t-shirts, gym shorts)

For More Information: Email meetings@nata.org or call 1-800-879-6282.