SSE 225: Beyond Caffeine for Mental Performance

SSE 225: Beyond Caffeine for Mental Performance is organized by Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI).

Course Expiration: 02/06/2026

Description:
In this course, Dr David Kennedy discusses caffeine from a research and real-world perspective. Caffeine, when taken alone in a research context, is associated with consistent ergogenic and psychological benefits, although within differing optimal dose ranges. In a real-world sport/exercise context, caffeine is often consumed alongside other bioactive compounds in the form of manufactured energy drinks or naturally occurring, plant-derived, caffeinated products. This SSE course explores the state of the research and where further exploration is needed.

Course Objectives

• Define caffeine and its’ mechanism of actions as it relates to psychological effects.
• Differentiate the optimal dose of caffeine and functional benefits for enhanced psychological performance.
• Translate the effects of other constituents that are often co-ingested with caffeine in the real world.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.