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Female Athlete Health Workshop

Welsh Senior Women's Cross Country  Champion Jenny Nesbitt with runner up Melanie Wilkins (left) and third  placed Jade Williams..jpg

Event Start: 22/02/2020 09:30
Event Ends: 22/02/2020 11:00

Female Athlete Health Workshop

This is a pilot workshop aimed at parents and coaches which will explore the menstrual cycle, considering the impact on female athlete health and wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand what causes a menstrual cycle and associated hormones involved
  • What is considered ‘regular’ and ‘irregular’ in relation to the menstrual cycle
  • How does low energy availability affect the menstrual cycle and female health
  • Advice on how to start and have a conversation about the menstrual cycle with female athletes, parents and coaches

Cost:                Free

                        We will cap attendees at 15 places

Contact:          Please contact Liz Davies via email at liz.davies@welshathletics.org to book your place on the workshop or to request further information.

                        Places are on a first come, first serve basis.