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Nutrition

SPORTS NUTRITION

Episode 1
Fueling our student-athletes and teaching them long lasting healthy habits is a priority for Gopher Athletics. Director of Nutrition Tommy Jensen kicks off our Whole Health Gophers series talking about the importance of nutrition.
Nutrition

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Episode 2
We're back to talk all things strength and conditioning with Assistant Director of Athletic Performance, Bryan Whitlock as part of the Whole Health Gophers series. Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
 
Nutrition

DEXALYTICS

Episode 3
We took a deep dive to talk about Dexalytics and the opportunities that student-athletes have to ensure that they are doing everything in their power to perform their best. Professor Don Dengel gave us a glimpse into the work that he does.
Nutrition

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

Episode 4
Whole Health Gophers focuses on the overall health of our student athletes. This month, Shanice Cheatham talks about the importance of Athletic Medicine and celebration of Black History Month.
 
Trainers

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

Episode 5
In the latest episode of Whole Health Gophers, Associate Athletic Trainer Ronni Beatty-Kollasch talks about the role of Athletic Trainers in supporting Gopher student-athletes in recovery, as well as injury prevention and mental health support.
Mental Health

MENTAL HEALTH

Episode 6
Mental Health is an important, year round topic so this month on Whole Health Gophers, we talked with Shelby Frank from Gopher Track & Field and Chris Autman-Bell from Gopher Football to give us their stories and advice on the importance of mental health.
 
Rest

SLEEP, REST & RECOVERY

Episode 7
In the final episode of Whole Health Gophers, Dr. David Jewison shares how the Gopher Athletics medical staff assists student-athletes in the sleep, rest & recovery process.
Nutrition

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