Guidelines For Pre Competition And During Competition...

Describe recommendations for pre competition and during competition dietary inane for the athlete competing in their even. ( grams of carbohydrates a day, grams of protein a day and timing of intake.) Soccer is a quick paced and Intense sport. It can also be very competitive and demanding to the body. During a soccer game a player is constantly active for 45 minutes, following a ten minute break and then another 45 minutes of constant activity. Nutrition is extremely important to an athlete’s performance and training. What they eat daily, and weekly will be a huge impact on the athletes performance and energy levels. Dehydration is a major factor an athlete needs to remember. Water is the most important thing for a soccer player. It is important that a soccer player starts hydrating a day or two before a game/tournament. The day before the game it is a good idea to keep sipping on a bottle of water throughout the whole day drinking about 2/3 litres of water through out the day and plenty at meals. Dehydration is also a major factor athletes need to remember. Water is important. A soccer player should always remain hydrated so they are ready prior for games and tournaments. A player can lose as much as three quarters of fluids in a fast paced game in hot climates (Mckenzie, N/A). Keeping your body hydrated is one of the most important nutritional matters. Fluids are used through the skin as sweat, but also due to the lungs when breathing. Hydrating yourself at