Sports have been on the rise for the last couple of decades. The numbers of high school athletes has increased since previous years. For example, 55.6 percent of high school athletes participate in a sport (Koebler). Along those statistics, that means that the more kids playing a sports, more injuries and fatalities should happen. Athletic Trainers have been a need for athletes in all sports since the 1950's (National Athletic Trainers’ Association). Because of injuries and the daily stressors athletes face from their chosen sport, trainers are necessary in various ways so each individual can reach their full potential. Although athletic trainers focus mostly on sports and athletes, they can also give therapy to anyone in need; They do not have to in sports. In matter of
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Athletic trainers play a role in nutrition by helping athletes maximize their performance by making sure the body has all its vitamins and minerals and a healthy diet. Athletic trainers are asked about nutritional and corrects eating habit by athletes numerous of times. It is the athletic trainer’s job to make sure the athlete has enough carbohydrates intakes to perform the sport they preferred. Athletes burn a lot of calories and carbohydrates which are source of energy and will need to replace that energy again. That is when pre-game meals come in handy. Pregame meals are high in carbohydrates and liquids (Loren). It is also helpful for providing optimal energy levels to prevent fatigue and maintain athletic performance. It is usually a something small like a snack. Before an event, an athlete should try to consume a shake or a protein bar because they are low on calories and high in carbs so it's fast to digest. Have a pre-game meal can improve athletes performance by a lot. After the event, it is also important to have an after meal so all those minerals that got sweeten off, can be placed back to your
Athletic trainers play a role in nutrition by helping athletes maximize their performance by making sure the body has all its vitamins and minerals and a healthy diet. Athletic trainers are asked about nutritional and corrects eating habit by athletes numerous of times. It is the athletic trainer’s job to make sure the athlete has enough carbohydrates intakes to perform the sport they preferred. Athletes burn a lot of calories and carbohydrates which are source of energy and will need to replace that energy again. That is when pre-game meals come in handy. Pregame meals are high in carbohydrates and liquids (Loren). It is also helpful for providing optimal energy levels to prevent fatigue and maintain athletic performance. It is usually a something small like a snack. Before an event, an athlete should try to consume a shake or a protein bar because they are low on calories and high in carbs so it's fast to digest. Have a pre-game meal can improve athletes performance by a lot. After the event, it is also important to have an after meal so all those minerals that got sweeten off, can be placed back to your