ElectiveSports Science

Managing the Weight Cut

Scientific, ethical, athlete-centred approach to acute weight cutting for Taekwon-Do competition. Methods, risk assessment, planning, recovery, and coach responsibilities.

Instructor: Ismo MakinenDuration: 8 to 10 hours

weight cuttingcompetition preparationsports nutritionathlete safety

Course Content

▶The Science of Weight Cutting

0/5 lessons

▶Risk Assessment and Athlete Populations

0/2 lessons

▶Planning the Cut: Applied Practice

0/3 lessons

▶Recovery: Rehydration and Refuelling

0/1 lessons

▶Ethics, Reflection, and Coach Practice

0/2 lessons

What You'll Learn

Explain the physiological mechanisms behind acute weight loss strategies
Apply the Reale decision-making flowchart to individualised athlete scenarios
Identify at-risk populations and apply duty-of-care principles
Design evidence-based recovery and refuelling protocols for post weigh-in
Critically analyse case studies to produce safe, effective weight management plans

Assessment Structure

20%

Knowledge Quiz

20%

Reflective Essay

60%

Case Study Analysis