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Date: Wednesday, 29th October | Time: 19.00 pm GMT | Online on Zoom

PINES Virtual Symposium on 'Beyond the Numbers: An Examination and Scientific Evaluation of Body Composition Assessment in Athletes'

Symposium Description: Body composition is one of the most frequently measured and often misunderstood metrics in sport. While optimizing fat-free mass and/or reducing body fat may enhance performance in some sports and for some athletes, body composition is only one piece of the performance puzzle.

This symposium will critically examine the evidence linking body composition to athletic performance and discuss when body composition assessment is warranted—and when it may do more harm than good. Experts will compare the strengths and limitations of commonly used assessment methods, review evidence-based nutrition and training strategies for safely altering body composition, and explore best practices for communicating body composition results to athletes. Particular emphasis will be placed on minimizing unintended consequences, including body image concerns, low energy availability, and disordered eating. Attendees will leave with practical, athlete-centered strategies for integrating body composition assessment into sport nutrition and performance programs while prioritizing both performance and long-term health.

Speakers:

  • Gary Slater (University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia)
  • Carly Pachanowski (University of Delaware, USA)
  • Therese Mathisen (Norwegian School of Sport Science, Norway)
  • Anders Askey Mellbye (Norwegian School of Sport Science, Norway)
  • Alysha D’Souza (McMaster University, Canada)
  • Kristin Fant (Baylor University, USA)

PINES members: PINES members can sign up for free via this Eventbrite website. Please use the registered email address used while joining PINES for the promo code that waives the symposium registration fee. CLICK HERE for registration information.

Non-PINES members: Please register on this website for US$25 + $3.52 Eventbrite fee. Your registration fee includes a one-year PINES membership for qualified participants. CLICK HERE to see membership qualifications.

Non-PINES members will need their EventBrite ticket when applying for free membership. PINES will email you information on how to apply for free membership directly after the event. Registrants should apply for their FREE PINES membership after October 30th 2026 and before January 15, 2027.

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Date: Monday, 6 July | Time: 17:00 – 19:00 | Location: UNIL Campus, Synathlon Building, Room 1216

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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.