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What Every Dancer Needs to Know About the Body: A Workbook of Body Mapping and the Alexander Technique

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By Robin Gilmore — 2010

Dancers may have more consciously learned movement patterns than any other profession. Among the many forms and techniques of dance there are often conflicting instructions, and the dancer must translate these ideas into movement and artistry. See more...

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What Is Anorexia Athletica?

You may have heard of an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. People with anorexia nervosa drastically restrict the amount of food they eat. They have a distorted view of their body and an intense fear of weight gain. Over time, this behavior can lead to serious complications.

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How Eating Disorders Develop in Athletes

Athletes tend to be highly competitive and disciplined individuals who go to great lengths to excel in their sports.

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Why Athletes Develop Eating Disorders

Learn why eating disorders tend to occur in athletes, and what you can do to recognize and get help for sports-related anorexia and bulimia.

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Body Image Issues Can Impact Athletes at a Young Age

Body image issues are not unusual in athletes and can start at a young age. Negative consequences of poor body image include quitting sports, eating disorders, and low self esteem.

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Body Image & Sports Involvement in College Students

Body image can be described as your personal evaluation of self and others, based on body weight, shape, size, and appearance. It is connected to self-esteem and self-worth.

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An Overview of Sports Nutrition

Sports nutrition is the foundation of athletic success. It is a well-designed nutrition plan that allows active adults and athletes to perform at their best.

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Mind, Body and Sport: The Psychiatrist Perspective

Many changes are taking place in our culture that influence the mental and emotional well-being of today’s student-athletes. The pressure associated with student-athletes’ daily routine can create intense emotional responses.

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Recovering from an Eating Disorder as an Athlete

Kamila Tan, a beach volleyball player, shares her experience of being an athlete with an eating disorder and how the Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Program at UC San Diego helped her recover and return to her sport.

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Benefits of Sports for Mental Health

Sports boost your overall health and offer other benefits. You might enjoy playing sports because you can spend time with your friends. Or maybe you like sports because they keep you fit. Sports benefit your mental health too. Playing them makes you happier or less stressed.

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