Ohio State Clinic

The learning objectives of this presentation will be to provide a comprehensive framework for the assessment, evaluation, and initial exercise prescription of new athletes. This serves to both expedite the process of exercise selection of the individuals and the group, as well as to provide a scaleable framework to give specific prescriptions to individuals in the team setting.

• Distinguish between lifespan and healthspan
• Explain how aging affects fitness and function
• Identify the four pillars of longevity
• Develop training programs for lifelong health and independence

• Learn what body composition techniques are best for determining athlete specific muscle mass carrying capacity
• Discuss how the results are used to determine individual goals and team/sport benchmarks

• Overview of current state of health and performance
• Academy level specifics
• Over the career
• Practical application

• Building systems to continually progress athletes over a 6 yr period
• KPIs in LTAD
• Long term culture development
• Progress > perfection

• Discuss the potential long-term implications of protein intake patterns on aging-related muscle loss and overall health across the lifespan
• Identify how protein source relates to fat-free mass and cardiometabolic health in collegiate athletes

This session will go over a systematic approach to creating proper technique through breathing, bracing, and positioning. 

• Understand pathophysiology of a concussion
• Identify categories athletes may fall under after a concussion
• Understand how training may impact athletes brain and nervous system after a concussion

• Educate attendees on the pathomechanics of lower back pain in strength training populations
• Cover rules to help coaches minimize the risk of lower back pain/injury, while still effectively training their athletes

• Differentiate KPIs and OKRs and apply each appropriately within strength & conditioning, sport science, and personal training contexts
• Design a tiered KPI system that matches their facility’s resources, staffing, and athlete population
• Select and implement actionable KPIs that directly inform training decisions, athlete readiness, and performance outcomes

• To test or not to test: pros and cons
• Field test vs lab test
• Interpreting test results and program influence
• Inter-test relationship
• Force plate testing methods and discussion