The second and third sessions of the specialized “Health Coaching” course for doctors working in sports federations were held as part of a two-month program aimed at improving athletes’ health monitoring and promoting healthier lifestyles.
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NOC; Tehran: The course, launched with the direct support of the IOC Olympic
Solidarity Unit, is designed to help reduce physical inactivity and strengthen
preventive medical oversight in elite sport. The next session covered core
topics in sports medicine, including exercise physiology, sports nutrition and
hydration, applied anatomy, and pre-hospital emergency care, with instruction
on first aid, patient transport, BLS and ALS. The third session, focused on
medical supervision in training design. Lectures addressed physical activity
assessment, endurance and strength training planning, training-session
structure, overload principles, international physical activity guidelines, and
seasonal medical risks. The final segment examined common environmental
conditions such as frostbite, altitude illness, heatstroke, sunburn, seasonal
allergies, insect and animal bites, and jet lag.