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Conference preview for the SENr and BDA Sport and Exercise Nutrition Showcase

Conference preview for the SENr and BDA Sport and Exercise Nutrition Showcase

The annual Sport and Exercise Nutrition Showcase returns on returns on 17 May 2019 at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). It offers attendees the opportunity to discuss the next generation of sport nutrition and hear from a host of inspiring speakers at the forefront of their fields.

Hosted jointly by the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) and the BDA’s Sports Nutrition Specialist Group, the showcase series has gained a fantastic reputation, focusing each year on the latest sport and exercise nutrition hot topics. This year, there are talks on hydration, RED-S and more alongside the bite-sized nutrition session and a tour of the state-of-the-art facilities at LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Speakers include;

  • Dr Ben Desbrow, Associate Professor in Clinical and Sports Nutrition, Program Director Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Hon), Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
  • Dr James Morton, Liverpool John Moores University
  • Dr Kirsty Elliot-Sale, Associate Professor of Female Physiology, Nottingham Trent University
  • Dr Dan Martin, Post Doctoral Researcher, Liverpool John Moores University & Performance Nutritionist, Professional Jockeys Association
  • Nessan Costello, Performance Nutritionist, PhD Student & Lecturer, Leeds United Football Club, Leeds Rhinos Rugby Football League Club & Leeds Beckett University

The day is a fantastic opportunity to hear research updates, information about practice and find out about careers in sports and exercise nutrition.

The showcase is open to anyone with an occupational interest in sport nutrition including;

  • Those working in or aspiring to work in the sport and exercise nutrition field
  • Sport Dietitians / Sport Nutritionists
  • Students (either on a Sport Nutrition or relevant course or an interest in working in the field)

You can find out more, with links to the booking site here.

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Alice Sharples

Sydney


Alice is a performance nutritionist working in Australia. Originally from New Zealand, she developed an interest in sports nutrition through her own involvement in athletics and field hockey. This led her to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sports Nutrition at the University of Otago, followed by the International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sports Nutrition and a Master of Science with Distinction in Sport Nutrition from the University of Stirling.

Alice began her career working across women’s and men’s high-performance sport in New Zealand, supporting athletes in rugby, football and basketball. These roles gave her valuable experience translating sports nutrition science into practical strategies and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary performance teams.

Alice transitioned to Australia, where she has continued her career working with rugby league athletes and swimmers. Alongside her applied work she undertook a PhD through the University of Technology Sydney, investigating the factors associated with nutrition and sleep in rugby league athletes.

Alice is passionate about strengthening the sports nutrition profession through collaboration, connection and the exchange of knowledge. She values the opportunity to learn from practitioners with diverse experiences and perspectives and feels privileged to contribute to PINES and its global professional community.

PINES role

As administrator of the PINES Member Exchange, Alice helps connect sports nutrition professionals from around the world and creates opportunities for members to share knowledge, experiences and ideas. She supports member engagement and the continued development of the Exchange as an inclusive and valuable platform for the international sports nutrition community.