Identifying and preventing disordered eating among athletes: Perceptions of track and field coaches |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Loughborough University Centre for Research into Eating Disorders, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK;2. Leicester Eating Disorders Service, Forest Grange, Bennion Centre, Groby Road, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester LE3 9DZ, UK;1. West Virginia University, College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, P.O. Box 6116, Morgantown, WV 26506-6116, United States;2. Michigan State University, Department of Kinesiology, 210IM Sports Circle, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States;3. The University of Utah, Department of Health Promotion and Education, 1901 E. So. Campus Drive, #2142, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, United States;1. School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK;2. School of Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland, UK;1. University Paris-Sud Orsay, Laboratory CIAMS, France;2. University Paris-Ouest Nanterre, Laboratory CeRSM, France;3. University Nantes, Laboratory MIP, France;1. Department of Kinesiology, East Carolina University, United States;2. Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, United States |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify the strategies employed by coaches when identifying disordered eating (DE) among track and field athletes.DesignThis was a qualitative study and an inductive thematic analysis was conducted.MethodSemi structured interviews were conducted with eleven track and field coaches, with experience of coaching at national and international level. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysis was conducted.ResultsTrack and field coaches reported using physical, social and performance indicators to identify disordered eating in their athletes. Coaches also monitored their athletes' eating attitudes and behaviors. Weight loss (both observed and objectively monitored) was considered to be a key indicator of disordered eating. Coaches placed a high level of importance on weight for performance, and an “ideal” female athlete body. Previous experiences of detecting disordered eating and a close relationship with the athlete facilitated the identification of disordered eating. Athlete secrecy and masking behaviors, difficulties in communication and coaches' stereotypical beliefs were found to complicate the identification process.ConclusionsThis study highlights the need for additional information, advice and guidance for track and field coaches to improve their knowledge and confidence in identifying disordered eating among their athletes. |
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| Keywords: | Eating disorders Education Prevention Sport |
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