• 14: Eating disorders 3 – Weight monitoring in sports settings

  • Sep 8 2021
  • Length: 24 mins
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14: Eating disorders 3 – Weight monitoring in sports settings

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  • Welcome to part 3 of our mini series talking about body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport. Once again, we're joined by by Dr Carolyn Plateau, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University and former 800 metre international athlete who gives us her professional insights and guidance on this hard-hitting topic.

    This episode covers: 

    • why people monitor weight in a sports setting?
    • when is it right to monitor weight in a sports setting?
    • negative comparasion 
    • how to undertake weight monitoring safely
    • guidance for weight monitoring in a sport setting 
    It's important to understand that weight monitoring is a part of certain sports; however, this needs to be done correctly, sympathetically and within safeguarding standards.

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    Please note:

    This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you can find links to organisations that can provide emotional support below.
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    Featuring
    Carole Billington-Wood – CPSU Senior Consultant
    Dr Carolyn Plateau - Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University

    Helplines and support
    • NSPCC Helpline 
      • tel: 0808 800 5000 
      • email: help@nspcc.org.uk – helping adults to protect children   
    • Childline 
      • tel: 0800 1111 – for children and young people aged 18 and under
    • Beat Helpline: 0808 801 0677
      • Beat Studentline: 0808 801 0811
      • Beat Youthline: 0808 801 0711
    Resources
    • Eating disorders and disordered eating in sport - CPSU webinar 
    • Balancing training with looking after your body - our online resource about how to look after a young person's psychical health
    • Supporting young athletes mental health and wellbeing - how sports can help safeguard young athletes' mental health and wellbeing
    Transcript
    You can view the transcript of this podcast here and access links to further information on this topic.
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