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Why do Some Athletes Struggle with Body Image?

By TrueSport — 2020

Body image issues in athletes can come from a wide variety of sources: certain sports value specific weights and body types more than others, athletes will deal with puberty in different ways and some student athletes struggle with control in other areas of their lives, which can lead to body image issues and unhealthy behaviors around food and exercise.

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Keep Calm and Parent On: Dealing with Conflict at Sporting Events

Dealing with Conflict at Sporting Events

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Black and White Teammates Know: Conflict Is Inevitable; Winners Confront It

Plenty of people love to describe the world of athletics in utopian terms, using words such as “colorblind” and “open-minded” and “meritocracy.” They’re not wrong to regard their realm as better than the so-called real world.

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Study Shows that Girls in Sports Develop Conflict-Resolution Skills

Most parents understand the importance of keeping their kids active in a time when childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem. But one University of Alberta researcher wants to go a step further and find out how sports also teach social skills.

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Conflict Resolution in Youth Sports

Dos and don’ts for initiating confrontations.

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Athlete Well-Being