Eating disorders affect millions of people across the UK and can have a significant impact on physical health, mental wellbeing, and participation in sport. As coaches, volunteers, and club officials, understanding the signs and knowing how to respond can play a vital role in creating safe, supportive, and inclusive sporting environments.
To help raise awareness and build confidence in this important area, Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, is delivering a free online workshop designed specifically for sport volunteers.
Workshop Details
📅 Date: Wednesday 12 August
🕕 Time: 6.00pm to 9.00pm
💻 Location: Online
What You’ll Learn
This interactive session will explore:
- The relationship between eating disorders, sport, and exercise
- How to recognise the possible signs of an eating disorder
- How eating disorders can present across different genders, cultures, and body types
- The risks associated with restrictive eating and compulsive exercise
- How to respond appropriately and signpost individuals to support
- Ways to help create safer and more inclusive environments within your club
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Coaches and teachers
- Welfare Officers
- Club volunteers and committee members
- Team managers
- Anyone supporting participants within aquatic sports
Book Your Free Place
Places are free, but booking is required.
👉 Book your place here: Select tickets – Understanding Eating Disorders and Sport and Exercise – Teams
We encourage all aquatic clubs to share this opportunity with their volunteers and workforce. Increased awareness and understanding can help ensure everyone involved in our sports feels supported, valued, and able to thrive.
