How to Address Male Athletes’ Body Image

Name: How to Address Male Athletes’ Body Image
Brand: training-next-gen-men
Price: 1.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

This session equips participants with strategies to support masculine-identifying athletes navigating body image pressures unique to competitive sports environments. Participants will explore the concept of ‘bigorexia,’ examine how self-esteem intersects with physical performance, and understand the risks of performance-enhancing drug use. The session addresses the culture of injury and sacrifice in high-stakes athletics, providing practical approaches to foster healthier relationships between boys and their bodies. Participants will leave with actionable techniques to create sports environments where male athletes can pursue excellence while maintaining physical and mental well-being.

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Program Type:

workshop

Program Delivery Method:

virtual
in person

Program Duration:

up to 2 hours

Program Audience:

educators

For those interested in:

mental health

THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF...

You work with male athletes who are pushing their bodies hard — and you've noticed the pressure to perform is bleeding into how they see themselves. Maybe you've seen boys fixating on size and strength in ways that worry you, or heard conversations about supplements and substances that have crossed a line.

WHAT WE'LL COVER

● Body image
● Self-esteem & performance
● Culture of sacrifice

WHERE IT WORKS

This session is for coaches, athletic staff, and program leaders who want to support male athletes in pursuing excellence without sacrificing their physical and mental well-being.