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The Global Alliance for Female Athletes is a partnership between national sports institutes with the mission of implementing a global approach to trustworthy knowledge dissemination and accelerating the generation of impactful research and innovation. The Alliance is underpinned by shared values and a collective desire to raise global standards in female athlete health and performance. The long-term intention is to increase the breadth and type of resources available and to remove impairment and language barriers, so that everyone has access to the information they need. Whilst the AIS, UKSI, HPSNZ, and USOPC have initiated the Alliance, we look forward to welcoming more nations in contributing to the progress of female athlete health and performance support.
FIND YOUR PLACE
oNE PLACE fOR RESOURCES
The Global Alliance for Female Athletes is a partnership between national sports institutes with the mission of implementing a global approach to trustworthy knowledge dissemination and accelerating the generation of impactful research and innovation. The Alliance is underpinned by shared values and a collective desire to raise global standards in female athlete health and performance. The long-term intention is to increase the breadth and type of resources available and to remove impairment and language barriers, so that everyone has access to the information they need. Whilst the AIS, UKSI, HPSNZ, and USOPC have initiated the Alliance, we look forward to welcoming more nations in contributing to the progress of female athlete health and performance support.
The Global Alliance for Female Athletes is an open resource to all people with an interest in female sport. The educational material and supporting resources provided within are of primary relevance to the scientific and clinical support of biologically female athletes. However, all athletes, coaches, and support staff, regardless of sex or gender identity, are welcome and we hope that all will find the site informative.
The Global Alliance for Female Athletes is an open resource to all people with an interest in female sport. The educational material and supporting resources provided within are of primary relevance to the scientific and clinical support of biologically female athletes. However, all athletes, coaches, and support staff, regardless of sex or gender identity, are welcome and we hope that all will find the site informative.
eDUCATIoN MoDULES
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PUBERTY & DEVELOPMENT
Address many of the common questions about puberty and development.
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THE NORMAL MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Increase your knowledge regarding the normal menstrual cycle. It’s important for female athletes to understand exactly how their body works, to optimise performance.
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MENSTRUAL CYCLE ABNORMALITIES 1
Increase your knowledge regarding the menstrual cycle and what’s abnormal when it comes to the timing of your cycle. It's important for athletes to identify problems...
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MENSTRUAL CYCLE ABNORMALITIES 2
In part 2 we discuss menstrual abnormalities such as period pain, bleeding and premenstrual syndrome. If you haven’t completed part 1, we recommend you completing this first.
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CONTRACEPTION FOR FEMALE ATHLETES
Increase your knowledge regarding contraception and the choices available to female athletes. It’s important for athletes to understand commonly-used options available, and the...
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MYTHS - FACT OR FICTION?
There are many myths and half-truths that circulate about women’s health topics. This module is a fun way to check your knowledge about puberty, periods and contraception.
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PERFORMANCE & HEALTH...
It is important for coaches to have an awareness of how the female body works, to understand how menstrual issues might impact performance and health and to recognise when...
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEDICAL...
This module explores some unique considerations relating to the health and performance of female athletes including demands, anti-doping, referral options and hormonal...
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PELVIC HEALTH
Addresses many of the common questions about the pelvic floor, its structure, and function.
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BREAST HEALTH
Provides information on breast structure and bra support, breast injuries, breast cancer awareness and normalise conversations around breast health.
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BODY IMAGE
Provides information regarding body image and body image concerns that may be experienced by athletes and normalises conversations around body image.
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BONE HEALTH
Provides information on bone structure, bony injuries such as stress fractures, low bone density and osteoporosis and optimising bone health.
