The NCAA Sport Science Institute is a leader in providing health and safety resources to college athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and campus partners. Together with leading medical organizations, behavioral health centers and content matter experts, the SSI provides educational resources for member schools to promote and support the health and well-being of student-athletes.
Located on this page are links to materials and resources related to the disordered eating, heat and hydration, and nutrition of college athletes.Â
Disordered Eating
Adequate nutrition and energy intake is important to the physical and emotional well-being, as well as the sports performance, of college athletes. Â Athletes don't need to be diagnosed with an eating disorder to experience adverse physical, emotional and athletic consequences. If the amount of energy a student-athlete takes in is insufficient relative to the amount of energy that student-athlete expends, it can negatively impact health and performance.
Located below are links to materials and resources related to the disordered eating of college athletes.Â
Heat and Hydration
Adequate hydration before, during and after physical activity is critical to the safe and healthy participation of student-athletes in college sports. Intense exercise, hot and humid weather and dehydration can compromise an athlete’s performance and increase the risk of exertional heat injury.
Located below are links to materials and resources for heat and hydration-related issues of college athletes.Â
Sleep and Wellness
The NCAA Sport Science Institute is a leader in providing health and safety resources to college athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and campus partners. Together with leading medical organizations, behavioral health centers and content matter experts, the SSI provides educational resources for member schools to promote and support the health and well-being of student-athletes.
Below are materials and resources related to sleep and wellness of college athletes.
Nutrition
Athletic performance and recovery for college athletes is enhanced by attention to nutrient intake. Developing an ideal nutrition plan for health and performance includes identifying the right quantity, quality and proper timing of food and fluids needed to support regular training and peak performance. As training demands shift during the year, student-athletes also need to adjust their intake and distribution of essential nutrients while maintaining a properly balanced diet that supports their academic, training and competition needs.
Below are links to resources related to the nutrition of college athletes that have been developed in partnership with the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition.
