Assignment 2: Effects of Caffeine Use

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. When consumed in moderate amounts of 200-300 milligrams per day in the form of food or beverages (equivalent to about two 8-ounce cups of brewed coffee), it is considered socially acceptable and safe. There is evidence to support caffeine’s benefits for both physical and mental performance, but the timing of consuming caffeine, the form of caffeine, your current caffeine use, and the amount consumed must be carefully considered.

View my lecture video on positive and negative effects of caffeine use in athletes or athletic activities. Write one page, double spaced, summarizing what you may have learned from the lecture.  Should be at least two LONG paragraphs, the first about the video, information on caffeine.  The second  paragraph a conclusion of what you learned and changes you might make with caffeine consumption.  Cite sources if you use anything other than the video.  

Directions for grading: 

1. Write what you got out of the video.  Some information about caffeine, hit some positive and negative effects of caffeine on athletes.  
2. Check grammar and punctuation on opening paragraph, benefits for physical and mental performance. 
3. Conclusion of the write up on caffeine, what you learned from the video, check grammar and punctuation.
4. Conclusion of the write up on caffeine, how has this or information in the chapter helped you.  Any changes you might make with caffeine consumption.  

20 points, see the break down in the grading rubric below.