Body Image

Question 1

Athletes are at an increased risk for experiencing negative body image.

Higher rates of disordered eating attitudes in athlete populations.
* Prevalence ranges between ….%
* ….%, … in … athletes run the risk of developing an eating disorder
* Rates are …
Unattainable societal and sport-specific body ideals exacerbate concerns.

Answer 1

Athletes are at an increased risk for experiencing negative body image.
Higher rates of disordered eating attitudes in athlete populations.
* Prevalence ranges between 13%- 16%
* 19.23%, 1 in 5 athletes run the risk of developing an eating disorder
* Rates are increasing
Unattainable societal and sport-specific body ideals exacerbate concerns.

Question 2

What is Body Image
…
the body is defined as

Answer 2

What is Body Image
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors a person holds
towards and about their body.

The body is defined as anything to do with
appearance, body shape, size, weight, and also physical functioning and ability.

Question 3

Body Image – Four Dimensions

Answer 3

BAC P

Question 4

Body Image Constructs
positive body image and negative

Answer 4

Question 5

Question 6

What influences body image

can come from

Answer 6

Body Pressure in sport can come from:
Performance Demands
Uniforms
Nutrition Demands
Coach Expectations
Teammate Comparisons
”Ideal body”

Athletes often feel alone in these experiences

Question 7

Question 8

Answer 8

Question 9

Can you see body image concerns

Answer 9

NO !!!!!!!!
Sometimes an athlete with poor body image may reflect behaviours that we see in “good” athletes

Willing to train harder and longer
Performs through pain and injury
Selflessly committed to training and team
Follows coaching instructions 100%
Accepts nothing less than perfection
Willing to lose weight to improve performance

Question 10

language and communication

Answer 10

Words and language matter!
Well intentioned comments can be hurtful or damaging.
How we speak about our own body can influence how someone feels about their body

Question 11

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Question 12

The Basics
What we believe –

Get the facts –

Respect for the individual –

Positive approach to food –

Speak Up –

Answer 12

What we believe – look at our own attitudes and beliefs about food, exercise, weight, and shape

Get the facts – seek up-to-date, accurate information about the body, health, food, and self- esteem.

Respect for the individual – treat each athlete as an individual with their own unique body.

Positive approach to food – listen to our bodies and eat for fuel, enjoyment, and satisfaction

Speak Up – encourage and respect an athlete when they expresses thoughts, feelings, need, and emotions