It is believed that as many as one-third of female athletes have eating problems or pathogenic disorders. Nine times more females than males have an eating disorder. Athletes participating in all sports are susceptible to eating disorders, but it is found in some sports more often than others. Athletes more at risk of having eating disorders are ballet dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, figure skaters, divers, wrestlers, and swimmers. Sometimes eating disorders can be triggered by a single comment from someone very important to the athlete.
Coaches alone have very little control in helping cure an athlete with an eating disorder.
Don t deal with the problem alone. A medical team approach to treating eating disorders is recommended which includes coaches, physicians, trainers, sports nutritionists and psychologists who work together to provide helpful information, guidance and support in sport nutrition programs. Details will be sent when you order the video. Justification for the requirements may be found in legislation passed over the years by the USA Swimming House of Delegates. When persons apply for coach membership, they must meet the full Coaches Safety Curriculum requirement to be registered.