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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.

