Hyponatremia, Tapering Science and Practice, and Training Professional Athletes Course

After reading these articles, readers should be able to do the following:

1. Define tapering and explain why it is important in an athlete’s training plan.
2. Describe the appropriate duration of tapering
   periods, in days, for various activities.
3. Describe the appropriate design vis-à-vis exercise intensity and exercise volume during a tapering period and how this varies depending on a client’s activity requirements. 
4. Identify the signs and symptoms related to overtraining and detraining.
5. Design tapering workouts—with exercise volume, frequency and intensity guidelines—for a variety
   of activities.
6. Define hyponatremia and dehydration.
7. Identify the populations at highest risk for hyponatremia and dehydration.
8. Apply the most up-to-date and scientifically sound hydration recommendations.
9. Identify ways to recognize and treat hyponatremia and dehydration.
10. Calculate sweat rate using the protocol provided
    by USA Track & Field.

1. Enroll in the course.
2. View the course content.
3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
4. Print your certificate of completion.