Athletic Supplement Research Guidelines

You and your partner[s] will choose an athletic supplement category. Using the information below, your group will research a minimum of 5 different brands, and conduct a short seminar [30 min] of your findings, including recommendations and a taste test. You and your partner[s] will be responsible for presenting an electronic version of final conclusions to be posted on the class webpage. Be sure to include citations when appropriate. Final version should include a bibliography.

Background – History of this ‘product category’

Economics – How much $ is spent on this ‘product category’? [I.e. bottled water

is a $3 billion industry in the US. ]

Bottom Line:

Who should use?

When should it be used? [before/ during/after]

Why should it be used? What are its benefits? What is the physiology behind it?

Compare to Food Equivalents [if possible]
 
 

Due Dates will be determined January 13th, and posted on schedule.