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FEMALE PERFORMANCE & HEALTH INITIATIVE

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FEMALE ATHLETE HEALTH

The AFL has partnered with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to provide educational resources which assist female athletes, their coaches and support staff to better understand and improve the female athlete experience.

Everyone in the football community from AFLW Players and their support teams, all the way through to community, schools and talent pathways can access a number of modules which provide key information on a number of topics related to female athlete health and performance.

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FEMALE COACH ENVIRONMENT

Female coaches and coaches coaching in female environments can further enhance their edcuation on the considerations for coaches and officials in female High Performance environments by completing specifically designed industry leading modules.

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FEMALE ATHLETE & COACH EDUCATION MODULES

COACHING CONSIDERATIONS FOR FEMALE ATHLETES

Increase your knowledge regarding health and performance considerations when coaching female athletes.
FEMALE BODY IMAGE

Provides information regarding body image and body image concerns that may be experienced by female athletes
NUTRITION FOR FEMALE ATHLETES

This module information on the topic of nutrition in female athletes, considers goals within sports nutrition that are commonly prioritised by athletes
PELVIC HEALTH

Addresses many of the common questions about the pelvic floor, its structure, and function, discusses pelvic floor symptoms for female athletes
BREAST HEALTH

Provides information on breast structure and bra support, breast injuries, and breast cancer awareness and normalises conversations around breast health
BONE HEALTH

This module provides information on bone structure, bony injuries such as stress fractures, low bone density and osteoporosis and optimising bone health for female athletes.
LOW ENERGY AVAILABILITY

This module provides information on Low Energy Availability (LEA), Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and the health and performance consequences to athletes when they experience energy imbalance.
PUBERTY AND DEVELOPMENT

This module addresses many of the common questions about puberty and development for female athletes.
NORMAL MENSTRUAL CYCLE

This module helps athletes increase their knowledge regarding the normal menstrual cycle and how their body works.
MENSTRUAL ABNORMALITIES 1

This module is the first of two aiming to increase your knowledge regarding the menstrual cycle and what’s abnormal when it comes to the timing of your cycle.
MENSTRUAL ABNORMALITIES 2

This module is the second of two modules aiming to increase your knowledge regarding the menstrual cycle and what’s abnormal when it comes to the timing of your cycle.
CONTRACEPTION FOR FEMALE ATHLETES

This module aims to increase your knowledge and understanding regarding contraception and the choices available to female athletes.
MYTHS - FACT OR FICTION?

This module discusses the many myths and half-truths that circulate about women’s health topics and enables female athletes. This fun module enables female athletes to gather a greater understanding of their own body and health.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS MANAGING FEMALE ATHLETES

This module is aimed at medical practitioners that are working with female athletes and discusses unique issues relating to the health and performance of female athletes.