Hitting The Wall Curriculum
About the Hitting The Wall Curriculum
Each Hitting The Wall resource is written by teen athletes in collaboration with sports medicine professionals, psychologists, and educators. All materials are grounded in current research and reviewed by experts to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Our content is vetted through a multi-step process that includes scientific review and athlete feedback, so every resource reflects both evidence-based knowledge and real athlete experience.
Review Team
The Hitting the Wall Curriculum Project Review Team includes student researchers, teen athletes, educators, and health professionals from UCSF and beyond who review each resource for accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
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Body Understanding & Development
Understand your body to train smarter and stay healthy.
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle – Learn your cycle, how it affects energy and training, manage period symptoms, and hear tips from top athletes.
Chapter 2: Nutrition for Peak Performance – Fuel your body with the right foods, hydration, and meal plans while balancing culture, preferences, and busy schedules.
Chapter 3: The Female Athlete Triad and Avoiding Undereating – Know the risks of undereating, protect your bones and
