Speaker: Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D., CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM, FISSN

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Associate Professor, Exercise and Sport Science; Adjunct Associate Professor – Department of Nutrition; Director, Applied Physiology Laboratory; Co-Director, Human Performance Center

Objectives: 

1. Discuss use of DXA as a foundational sports science piece for ensuring optimal health and performance of athletes, particularly during COVID-19. 
2. Identify practical ways to use technology for tracking and return to play considerations for athletes 
3. Understand the practical application of body composition technology for use in sport science