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Use of Diet Supplements and Ergogenic Aids in Sports, Page 15

 Assignment: Sports Dietary Supplements 

As you make health choices in life, it is important to evaluate your choices. As an athlete, you decide to begin using a dietary supplement or ergogenic aid. Evaluate the supplement or aid and decide if it is appropriate using the following criteria:

  • Why are you using it or doing it?
  • Explore alternatives or options available.
  • List pros and cons related to the supplement or aid.
  • Identify your values around using this supplement (why is it important to you?).
  • Identify your plan of action to continue its use or not.

Document your sources and use the writing rubric for reference.

Submit your answers to the Assignment: Sports Dietary Supplements dropbox.

Your assignment will be graded in the following manner.

  • 15 Points (100%) – All five answers are present and sources are documented.
  • 12 Points (80%) – Four answers are present and sources are documented.
  • 9 Points (60%) – Three answers are present and sources are documented.
  • 6 Points (40%) – Two answers are present and sources are not documented.
  • 3 Points (20%) – One answer is present and sources are not documented.