How does sports medicine address the demands of specific athletes?
Children and Young Athletes
Medical Conditions
There are three medical conditions that need to be examined in relation to children and sports medicine. Asthma, Diabetes and epilepsy. The key to answering this section of the syllabus is to identify the condition, explain the implications for a young athlete with the condition and then explain how they can manage it.
Female Athletes
Hungry for GOLD - The Female Athlete Triad
The four “Hungry for Gold” videos are an educational tool aimed at athletes, parents, coaches and support staff, as well as administrators, informing them about the female athlete triad as well as the related health implications released by the IOC.
Through the experiences of fictional characters, Anezka, Aiko, Tochi, Jesse and Akeyo featured in the “Hungry for Gold” videos, you;
• can learn about healthy eating and exercise habits,
• understand the importance of a healthy body image, and
• find out how to prevent the development of the female athlete triad
Through the experiences of fictional characters, Anezka, Aiko, Tochi, Jesse and Akeyo featured in the “Hungry for Gold” videos, you;
• can learn about healthy eating and exercise habits,
• understand the importance of a healthy body image, and
• find out how to prevent the development of the female athlete triad
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Sport and exercise are part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. But for some girls and women, especially in competitive sport, not balancing the needs of their bodies and their sports can have major consequences, called the female athlete triad.
The female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: an energy deficit caused by unhealthy eating habits or excessive exercise, amenorrhea (disruption of menstruation) and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones due to the loss of bone density and improper bone formation). A female athlete can have one, two, or all three parts of the triad.
For instance, when a female athlete’s energy intake is inadequate to meet energy expenditure, the reproductive cycle can be disrupted, and, subsequently, bone health may be affected. Some female athletes may respond to pressure to meet unrealistic weight or body fat levels with excessive dieting (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) and/or excessive exercise.
Having just one part of the triad is sufficient reason, however, for any girl or woman who wants to stay active to seek help.
The female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: an energy deficit caused by unhealthy eating habits or excessive exercise, amenorrhea (disruption of menstruation) and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones due to the loss of bone density and improper bone formation). A female athlete can have one, two, or all three parts of the triad.
For instance, when a female athlete’s energy intake is inadequate to meet energy expenditure, the reproductive cycle can be disrupted, and, subsequently, bone health may be affected. Some female athletes may respond to pressure to meet unrealistic weight or body fat levels with excessive dieting (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) and/or excessive exercise.
Having just one part of the triad is sufficient reason, however, for any girl or woman who wants to stay active to seek help.
Click on the link below to access a PPT from the American College of Sports Medicine |
Open the file below for an educational pamphlet on the Female Athlete Triad
Complete the Flowchart below to show your understanding of the events which can lead to the development of the Triad.
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