National Association for Sport and Physical Education

Nutrition and Post-Workout Recovery

AAHPERD Member and Hall of Fame Athletic Trainer Phil Hossler

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), creators of the National Milk Mustache Campaign, proudly announces that Phil Hossler ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at East Brunswick High School in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and AAHPERD member, has been selected to appear in a print trade ad that celebrates Hossler's efforts to educate his athletes about the importance of post-exercise recovery and the role that lowfat chocolate milk plays in helping them refuel after strenuous exercise. Read more


Our sponsor, Refuel: "got chocolate milk?" has provided us with resources to help educate your student athletes about the nutritional benefits of milk, and the recovery benefits of refueling with lowfat chocolate milk.

Refuel Athletic Director and Coaches Curriculum - Supplemental Student Activities

HS Athletes Using Chocolate Milk as an Effective Recovery Beverage - Video!

Post Work-out Snacks

Rebuild and Refuel with Good Nutrition

The Science Behind Chocolate Milk as a Recovery Drink

The Work-out is Finished, The Body Isn't - Poster


Liven up your locker rooms

Cal Dietz Poster

Refuel With Apolo Ohno

Refuel With Chris Bosh and Shawn Johnson

*Please note: Use of lowfat chocolate milk as a recovery beverage is suggested for use with high school aged athletes and older, following a strenuous workout. 

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