Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: The Real World and the Risks
ABOUT:
Student-athletes spend significant time and energy to be the best in their sport but may not realize the ways alcohol and cannabis use can impact athletic performance and negate all those efforts. Through discussion, interactive audience response technology, and real-life examples, you’ll test your knowledge on the performance impacts of alcohol and cannabis use, learn how to apply this information to reach student-athletes effectively, and help create healthy, winning team cultures on campus.
At the end of this presentation, attendees will be better able to:
- Understand the scope of the youth Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances epidemic and the social pressures that are driving this behavior.
- Understand what Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances are and where they come from.
- Recognize the side effects and risks associated with using Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances and know how to safely intervene if needed
Target Audience: ATs, RDs, CSCS, and other sports medicine or athlete support staff
Speaker:
Brian Parker
Director of Education, Taylor Hooton Foundation
Brian Parker is a member of the most sought after Foundation in North America on the subject of appearance and performance enhancing substances, the Taylor Hooton Foundation. Brian serves as the Director of Education for the Foundation which was founded in 2004, the year following the loss of the Hooton Family’s youngest son Taylor. Brian has spent the past 14 years with the organization speaking directly to hundreds thousands of people raising awareness about the widespread use of these substances. By spreading this education, the Foundation hopes to shine a light on the dangers and realities of these substances and inspire others to achieve their goals the right way.
Drug Free Sport International (BOC AP# P8729) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.25 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the session.
