Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
12pm PT, 3pm ET| 90 minutes
Standard Fee: $75 | AU Students & Alumni: Enter code AU30 at checkout for 30% off
Online via Zoom

What happens when athletes don’t get enough fuel to meet the demands of sport? This session, led by a certified and licensed athletic trainer and a registered and licensed dietitian, explains Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and the Female Athlete Triad in clear, practical terms. You’ll learn how low energy availability affects health and performance, how to spot warning signs, and what an interdisciplinary team can do to support healthy athletes.

Instructors: Ally Smith PhD, LAT ATC & Nadiya Timperman MS MPH RDN LD

Workshop Description:

When athletes don’t get enough fuel to meet the physical and psychological demands of sport, the effects can ripple across nearly every system in the body. This session unpacks Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and the Female Athlete Triad—two interrelated conditions rooted in low energy availability that can compromise both health and performance. In this workshop, participants will gain a clear understanding of how RED-S and the Female Athlete Triad manifest across metabolic, hormonal, skeletal, cardiovascular, and psychological domains.

Led by a certified athletic trainer and a registered dietitian, this interdisciplinary workshop bridges science and practice. Attendees will explore evidence-based screening tools, diagnostic approaches, and collaborative treatment strategies that include nutritional rehabilitation, training modification, and psychological support. Discussion will also highlight ethical considerations—balancing athlete autonomy, body image, and the pressures of competition. Participants will leave with a practical, culturally responsive framework for identifying, managing, and preventing RED-S and the Female Athlete Triad—empowering professionals to support athletes’ health, resilience, and long-term performance.

Learning Goals:

1) Describe what Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and the Female Athlete Triad are, and how they impact health and performance.

2) Recognize common signs and risk factors of low energy availability in athletes of all ages.

3) Identify practical strategies professionals can use to support prevention, treatment and recovery from low energy deficiency.

About the Instructors:

Headshot of Ally Smith. Ally Smith PhD, LAT ATC is an accomplished athletic trainer and educator. Prior to serving at Antioch, she was an Associate Athletic Trainer at Otterbein University, where she also held a part-time faculty position in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences.

With a PhD in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, Dr. Smith brings a wealth of experience in athletic training, having worked with diverse sports teams at both the high school and collegiate levels.

Her research focuses on energy needs in competitive cheerleaders and the intersection of athletic training and public health. Dr. Smith has published extensively and is dedicated to advancing the field through both clinical practice and academic instruction.

Headshot of Nadiya Timperman. Nadiya Timperman MS MPH RDN LD Nadiya Timperman is a registered and licensed dietitian, public health expert, and higher education leader with over 20 years of experience in nutrition education, curriculum design, and program development. As Founding Program Director of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) at Antioch and Otterbein Universities, she led the creation of Ohio’s first ACEND-accredited graduate program under the Coalition for the Common Good. In private practice, she partners with physicians and mental health professionals to support clients with disordered and dysfunctional eating. Her specialized approach emphasizes helping individuals build healthy, sustainable relationships with food. She continues to work with local high school athletics and club teams to improve nutrition-related performance and health outcomes for young athletes. Nadiya’s work reflects a passion for community wellness, equity in education, and transformative health outcomes. Nadiya holds dual master’s degrees in Nutrition and Public Health from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Dayton. She is a recipient of multiple awards, including Otterbein University’s Part-Time Faculty of the Year and the Center for Community Engagement Citizen Award.

Continuing Education
Individuals must attend the entire event to receive continuing education credit. Partial credit is not available. Additional requirements regarding enrollment, documentation and eligibility may apply.

Continuing Education Certificate - Course Completion certificates will be awarded at the end of the course in exchange for a completed evaluation form. Individuals who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate for 1.5 continuing education credit hours. This certificate may be submitted to your state’s licensure or certification board for their consideration in meeting renewal requirements. CE credit varies from state to state. Participants are encouraged to check with their licensing board to determine if this offering qualifies for acceptance as Continuing Education credit. This event is not offered for NBCC credit.

Accommodations To request accommodations for special needs, please email the Program Administrator at continuing-education@antioch.edu.

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