Disordered Eating AMong Athletes PASS Course: The Athletic Trainer's Role (Course)
DESCRIPTION Despite many efforts to alter athletes' and coaches' beliefs about ideal weights in sports, many athletes at all competitive levels continue to rely on unhealthy weight-loss methods. Athletic trainers often are in a position to recognize eating disorders in athletes and to help athletes address this dysfunctional behavior. Assisting Athletes With Disordered Eating focuses on the trainer's role in identification, intervention, education and prevention, and includes effective strategies for day-to-day management of athletes with eating disorders. This comprehensive course covers A<>A* identifying and understanding eating disorders, A<>A* helping the athlete through effective communication and treatment referrals, A<>A* guidelines for effective weight management A<>A* setting up staff education programs Program copy NATA certified members now have a new option for meeting continuing certification requirements--the Professional Achievement Self-Study (PASS) Program. The NATA Research & Education Foundation and Human Kinetics have teamed up to create this series of self-study courses developed specifically for athletic trainers. PASS will offer several new short courses each year that address current topics and contain practical information for athletic trainers. By successfully completing the exam, you will earn 1 CEU for each estimated 10 hours of study. Each course will vary in CEU credit. The PASS Program is not only a convenient and economical alternative to attending conferences for continuing eduation credits; it's also a great way to stay current in your profession. Plus, the course materials, professionally packaged and yours to keep, make useful additions to your reference library. Each course consists of a booklet written by a qualified expert in that area and a self-administered examination to complete and return to Human Kinetics. The focus is on active learning, with exercises and study guides that help you to learn the information, then help you to apply this knowledge in practice. Human Kinetics is a NATABOC approved provider of continuing education activities for certified athletic trainers. CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1 Social Influences on Weight, Food Perception, and Body Image Examines how family issues, depression and low self- esteem may contribute to eating problems Chapter 2 Recognizing an Eating Disorder Illustrates the signs and symptoms associated with eating disorders and dysf